Commitment to Quality
Patient safety & quality measures
Our mission is to provide comprehensive pediatric healthcare, which recognizes the special needs of children, through excellence and the continuous improvement of patient care, education, research, child advocacy and management. We closely monitor the quality of our care and services.
At Manning Family Children's our goal is to foster a culture of Zero Harm, where everyone is positive, proactive, and accountable for patient safety. We strive to build an organization where past events and efforts serve as a foundation for ongoing improvements. Here, we prioritize our focus on people and how best to serve them. Our professionals ensure that we make improvements every day.
Quality can be measured in many ways. While there is no universal agreement about which method should be used, the following are often cited as the best indicators to determine whether or not you receive quality care for your medical condition.
Is the hospital accredited by the Joint Commission?
The Joint Commission is an independent, nonprofit organization that evaluates and accredits nearly 18,000 healthcare organizations and programs in the United States. Joint Commission accreditation is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to meeting certain performance standards.
To earn and maintain accreditation, an organization must undergo an on-site survey by a Joint Commission survey team at least every three years.
Is the hospital rated highly by state or consumer groups?
One important way to learn about hospital quality is to look at hospital report cards developed by state and consumer groups. A recent study about such reports found that besides helping consumers make informed choices, they also encourage hospitals to improve their quality of care.
Does the hospital have experience and success with your condition?
Consumer groups publish guides to hospitals and other healthcare choices in various cities. You can call your state department of health, healthcare council, or hospital association to find more information. Also, you can ask your doctor what he or she thinks about the hospital.
Accreditations
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
- The Joint Commission of Healthcare Organizations
- Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
- College of American Pathologists
- American Association of Blood Banks
- American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer
- Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy
- Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
Memberships
- Children’s Hospital Association
- Children’s Hospitals’ Solutions for Patient Safety