CLEVELAND – University Hospitals (UH) announced today that its subsidiary, University Hospitals CompCare, has been awarded Full Case Management Accreditation from URAC, a Washington, DC-based health care accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the health care industry. URAC’s Case Management Accreditation standards require companies to establish a process to assess, plan and implement case management interventions.
UH Compcare is a state-certified workers’ compensation managed care organization (MCO) that provides medical management and cost containment services to employers and their injured employees and assists in facilitating a safe and healthy return to work. Additionally, UH CompCare provides medical case management for all University Hospital injured employees.
“University Hospitals CompCare is honored to have earned full accreditation from URAC,” said PJ Hrehocik, interim vice president of UH Corporate Health. “Our staff is dedicated to providing the best in quality of care and exceptional customer service, and this achievement is a reflection of our commitment.”
Medical treatments approved by UH CompCare and provided to injured workers are based on benchmarked medical care standards for particular injuries or illnesses. The approach facilitates a quick, safe return to work for the injured employee, either through medical release with physical restrictions to a transitional position while rehabilitation occurs, or directly to the original position.
By working as a team internally and partnering with employers and their injured workers, UH CompCare is able to bring compassion, efficiency and results to the medical management and return-to-work processes.
“By applying for and receiving URAC Case Management Accreditation, University Hospitals has demonstrated a commitment to quality healthcare,” said Alan P. Spielman, URAC president and CEO. “Quality healthcare is crucial to our nation’s welfare and it is important to have organizations that are willing to measure themselves against national standards and to undergo rigorous evaluation by an independent accrediting body.”
URAC’s Case Management Accreditation standards address approaches to ensuring that appropriate patient protections have been established, such as policies for confidentiality of patient information, informed consent, dispute resolution and other issues. The standards cover staff structure and qualifications, quality improvement, information management, oversight of delegated functions, ethics, complaints and case management process.
“UH Corporate Health is committed to providing the highest quality of evidence-based services to patients, corporate clients, physicians and other providers,” said Michael Nochomovitz, MD, president of UH Corporate Health. “The URAC accreditation of UH CompCare is a shining example of our focus on excellence in work related healthcare.”
URAC, an independent, nonprofit organization, is a leader in promoting healthcare quality through accreditation and certification programs. URAC’s standards keep pace with the rapid changes in the healthcare system, and provide a mark of distinction for healthcare organizations to demonstrate their commitment to quality and accountability. Through its broad-based governance structure and an inclusive standards development process, URAC ensures that all stakeholders are represented in setting meaningful standards for the healthcare industry. For more information, visit www.urac.org.