OSWEGO – Oswego Health is proud to announce that it has once again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital, Behavioral Health Care, and Human Services Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with The Joint Commission’s nationally recognized performance standards. This prestigious reaccreditation applies to Oswego Hospital, the Lobdell Center for Mental Health and Wellness at Lakeview, and the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT).
The Gold Seal is a symbol of excellence that reflects Oswego Health’s dedication to providing safe, high-quality, and compassionate care to every patient, every day.
The reaccreditation follows a rigorous, unannounced onsite review conducted on April 24, 2025, during which a team of Joint Commission surveyors assessed Oswego Health’s adherence to critical healthcare standards. Areas reviewed included emergency management, environment of care, infection prevention and control, leadership, medication management, patient care, and the rights and responsibilities of the individual.
The Joint Commission’s standards are developed with input from healthcare experts, providers, patients, and scientific literature to ensure they represent best practices across the care continuum. The survey process included in-depth reviews, onsite observations, and staff interviews.
“This reaccreditation is more than a recognition — it’s a reflection of the unwavering commitment our staff demonstrates each and every day,” said Wajeeh Sana, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Oswego Health. “It takes exceptional teamwork, clinical excellence, and a relentless focus on our patients and community to earn this recognition. I am incredibly proud of our team for rising to that challenge and continuing to deliver the highest standard of care, close to home.”
“As a healthcare accreditor, The Joint Commission works with healthcare organizations across care settings to inspire safer and higher quality of care that is more equitable and compassionate,” said Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN, executive vice president of Accreditation and Certification Operations and Chief Nursing Officer, The Joint Commission. “We commend Oswego Health for its commitment to advance safety, quality, equity, and compassion for all patients.”
Oswego Health remains committed to its mission of providing accessible, high-quality care that meets the needs of the Central New York community. The Joint Commission’s reaccreditation reinforces that commitment and celebrates the professionals at Oswego Health who make it possible.
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About Oswego Health:
The mission of Oswego Health is to provide accessible, quality care and improve the health of residents throughout Oswego County. As a nonprofit healthcare system established in 1881, Oswego Health is proud to be Oswego County’s largest private employer. More than 1,400 employees spread throughout its 18 locations, work for the Oswego Health system, which includes the 132-bed community Oswego Hospital, a 32-bed psychiatric acute-care facility with multiple outpatient behavioral health service locations, The Manor at Seneca Hill, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility, and Springside at Seneca Hill, an independent retirement community. The health system also operates Oswego Health Home Care, the only hospital-based certified home healthcare agency in the County, as well as two outpatient centers, including the Fulton Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, physical therapy, and occupational health services, and the Central Square Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, and physical therapy services. In addition, the healthcare system includes Oswego Health Medical Practice, a multi-specialty medical group offering the community accessible, high-quality healthcare. 100+ physicians and advanced practice providers offer an extensive array of services across CNY, including primary care and specialty care in orthopedics, cardiology, ENT, gastroenterology, breast care, general surgery, urology, and bariatrics; for more information about Oswego Health, visit www.oswegohealth.org.
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