We proudly announce that Jamaica Hospital Medical Center’s Emergency Department recently earned the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Bronze level Pain and Addiction Care in the Emergency Department (PACED) accreditation.
PACED is a national accreditation program that identifies hospitals that seek to prevent drug addiction and improve pain management for their patients in the emergency department. PACED accredited hospitals are recognized for implementing prompt, safe, and effective pain management protocols and procedures for treating patients who are in pain or addicted to pain medication.
To receive PACED accreditation, Jamaica Hospital’s Emergency Department was required to submit an online application and supporting documentation including documentation of credentialed providers, a history of opioid prescriptions, and examples of our pain management protocols and quality improvement projects. All applications undergo a comprehensive evaluation by a team of ACEP- appointed physician reviewers.
According to ACEP, the potential benefits of receiving PACED accreditation for patients and hospitals include:
- Improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Reduced ED visits.
- Reduced hospital readmissions.
By receiving PACED accreditation, Jamaica Hospital’s Emergency Department has established the highest standards for quality care for pain and addiction management. Most importantly, accreditation conveys to everyone that we are committed to addressing the growing issue of prescription medication addiction in our community.
Congratulations to all involved in helping Jamaica Hospital to achieve this accomplishment.