Stoughton Hospital Association announced on Apr. 27 that it has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification, a globally recognized standard for quality management.
The certification was awarded by DNV Healthcare USA Inc. after an independent review confirmed the hospital meets international standards for quality, safety, and continuous improvement. This recognition highlights Stoughton Hospital Association’s efforts to provide safe and high-quality care while seeking ongoing improvements in its services.
Jen White, Quality Manager/Compliance Officer at Stoughton Health, said, “Becoming ISO 9001 certified is an important milestone for our hospital. It reflects our dedication to dependable, patient-centered care and our ongoing commitment to identifying opportunities for improvement.”
Stoughton Health supports community well-being through compassionate care as well as local wellness initiatives and educational programs, according to the official website. The organization features a main hospital campus in Stoughton along with urgent care centers and specialty clinics throughout the surrounding region according to the official website. Stoughton Health has also received repeated honors as a Top Workplace and earned recognition for patient experience and social responsibility according to the official website.
The healthcare provider is an independent community organization owned by the Stoughton Hospital Association and affiliated with SSM Health according to the official website. Its services include emergency care, surgical procedures, orthopedics, cardiology, rehabilitation, medical imaging and urgent care according to the official website.
Stoughton Health serves communities such as Stoughton, Cottage Grove, McFarland, Oregon, Brooklyn, Cambridge, Deerfield, Edgerton, Evansville and other areas in south central Wisconsin according to the official website. The organization provides quality healthcare services in a community setting with comprehensive offerings that include emergency services and rehabilitation; it continues earning recognition for both patient satisfaction and workplace excellence according to the official website.
ISO 9001 certification requires ongoing review of processes. The hospital said this will give patients added confidence in their care.
