National Deaf Academy Awarded Accreditation from Joint Commission

Mt Dora, FL, December 06, 2007 --(PR.com)-- By demonstrating compliance with the Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety, National Deaf Academy has earned the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™

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 Commission's on-site survey of National Deaf Academy occurred in late September this year. This award recognizes National Deaf Academy’s dedication to complying with the Joint Commission’s state-of-the-art standards on a continuous basis.

"In becoming accredited, National Deaf Academy was evaluated against a set of national standards by a Joint Commission surveyor experienced in the delivery of behavioral health care services," says Mary Cesare-Murphy, Ph.D., executive director, Behavioral Health Care Accreditation Program, Joint Commission. "Achieving accreditation demonstrates National Deaf Academy’s commitment to provide high and safe quality care."

“The Joint Commission sets the industry standard for safe and quality care,” said Steve Fahey, CEO at National Deaf Academy. “The achievement of receiving a full accreditation demonstrates National Deaf Academy’s commitment to excellence. I appreciate the safe and compassionate care that NDA’s staff provides every day and contributes to our success with the Joint Commission.”

National Deaf Academy, located in Mt. Dora, Florida, is a residential treatment center serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing children, adolescents and adults with a wide range of psychiatric and behavioral issues. NDA also has a specialized program dedicated to autistic individuals with communication disorders. For more information, visit National Deaf Academy online at www.nda.com.

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