Kroger’s Little Clinic gets Joint Commission accreditation
The Little Clinic, Kroger’s retail clinic subsidiary has received the Gold Seal of Approval from independent accreditor the Joint Commission, the company announced Wednesday. To receive the accreditation for the fourth time, the Little Clinic was required to demonstrate continuous compliance with the organization’s standards.
‘At Kroger Health, our vision is to help people live healthier lives Wellness Your Way, and the Little Clinic is a big part of that effort,” said Chance Cole, vice president of Kroger Health. “We're focused on providing solutions that simplify the health care experience while also elevating the standard of care for people across the country. The reaccreditation by The Joint Commission further supports that work, and is a testament to the quality of care and operations provided by our clinics and our health care professionals.”
The Cincinnati-based Little Clinic had previously earned accreditation in 2009, 2012 and 2015, Kroger said. The Joint Commission said that its review process involved a team of general and retail health care-focused surveyors who evaluated compliance in such categories as coordination of care, infection prevention and control, medication management and patient education, among others.
“The Little Clinic takes great pride in receiving accreditation from The Joint Commission, the most trusted health care quality improvement and accreditation body in the nation,” said Marc Watkins, the Little Clinic’s chief medical officer. “We hold our team to the highest standards, and this recognition demonstrates that we are collectively continuing to keep that bar high. I'm excited about what we've built, but even more excited about where we're headed. We're committed to changing the way health care is delivered in this country and this another important milestone on that journey.”
Kroger said that the Little Clinic serves roughly 2 million patients per year at more than 200 Kroger banner stores. Its clinics are staffed by more than 500 nurse practitioners and physician assistants who can diagnose and treat common illnesses, minor skin conditions and injuries, as well as offer physicals, health screenings and vaccinations.
‘At Kroger Health, our vision is to help people live healthier lives Wellness Your Way, and the Little Clinic is a big part of that effort,” said Chance Cole, vice president of Kroger Health. “We're focused on providing solutions that simplify the health care experience while also elevating the standard of care for people across the country. The reaccreditation by The Joint Commission further supports that work, and is a testament to the quality of care and operations provided by our clinics and our health care professionals.”
The Cincinnati-based Little Clinic had previously earned accreditation in 2009, 2012 and 2015, Kroger said. The Joint Commission said that its review process involved a team of general and retail health care-focused surveyors who evaluated compliance in such categories as coordination of care, infection prevention and control, medication management and patient education, among others.
“The Little Clinic takes great pride in receiving accreditation from The Joint Commission, the most trusted health care quality improvement and accreditation body in the nation,” said Marc Watkins, the Little Clinic’s chief medical officer. “We hold our team to the highest standards, and this recognition demonstrates that we are collectively continuing to keep that bar high. I'm excited about what we've built, but even more excited about where we're headed. We're committed to changing the way health care is delivered in this country and this another important milestone on that journey.”
Kroger said that the Little Clinic serves roughly 2 million patients per year at more than 200 Kroger banner stores. Its clinics are staffed by more than 500 nurse practitioners and physician assistants who can diagnose and treat common illnesses, minor skin conditions and injuries, as well as offer physicals, health screenings and vaccinations.