Liberal, KS By demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety, Southwest Medical Center has earned The Joint Commissio s Gold Seal of Approva .

Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission is dedicated to continuously improving the safety and quality of the nation’s health care through voluntary accreditation. The Joint Commissio s on-site survey of Southwest Medical Center occurred in November 2009.

SWMC CEO/President Norm Lambert spoke of his pride in a staff whose members ask what needs to be done to be accredited by The Joint Commission.

Lambert called the accreditation, proof of an organization-wide commitment to provide quality care on an ongoing basis