March 29, 2011

The California Speech Language and Hearing Associations annual conference was a tremendous success! Thank  you all for stopping by and visiting and we look forward to Next Years conference.

Many thanks to Charles Charthern, Jodi Green and Mirna Linardic, Protocol Team Members for a fantastic presentation at the Conference

Protocol will exhibiting at the 2011 California Speech Language Hearing Association at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles. Stop by our Booth to visit witht us and meet some of our team.

Calabasas, CA March 22, 2011

Protocol Healthcare has achieved the Gold Seal of Approval™ for health care staffing services certification from The Joint Commission.

Protocol underwent an on-site review of its compliance with national standards that assess how staffing firms determine the qualifications and competency of their staff, how they place their staff, and how they monitor staff's performance.

"Health care organizations that contract with Protocol can look to Joint Commission certification as an assurance that Protocol Healthcare demonstrates a commitment to providing and continuously improving quality services," Michelle Sacco, Executive Director of Health Care Staffing Services Joint Commission

The Joint Commission's certification program, launched in October 2004, offers an independent, comprehensive evaluation of a staffing firm's abilities to provide competent staffing services.

"Certification recognizes Protocol’s dedication to providing healthcare professionals that are qualified to provide safe, high-quality care to residents and patients," says Robert Sparks, President.  "We're proud to receive The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval™."

"This is an important milestone for Protocol as we continue to maintain our goal of delivering a high level of service and performance to the clients and candidates we serve, all of which we are highly dedicated to”, Added Ron Pobuta, Vice President of Operations

So what does this mean to our customers?

Health Care Staffing Services (HCSS) Certification from The Joint Commission helps differentiate healthcare staffing companies by ensuring appropriate and proper procedures are in place for credentialing personnel.  The Joint Commission Certificate of Distinction assures customers, staff and other stakeholders that the staffing firm is fully meeting the health care quality and safety needs for which providers are responsible.

The Joint Commission's Health Care Staffing Services (HCSS) Certification Program provides an independent, comprehensive evaluation of a staffing firm's ability to provide qualified and competent staffing services.

Benefits of certification

Health care staffing firms seek certification because it:

·       Demonstrates commitment to a higher standard of service

·       Provides a framework for organizational structure and management

·       Provides a competitive edge in the marketplace

·       Enhances staff recruitment and development

·       Is recognized by insurers and other third parties 

About Protocol Healthcare

Protocol Healthcare has been in business since 1985 and we have over 25 professionals with more than 200 years of combined Health Care experience. We are an executive search firm that specializes in placing experienced professionals in temporary and permanent positions in skilled nursing facilities, Rehab companies, assisted living facilities, hospitals, healthcare systems and affiliate organizations, nationwide.

Through our consistent work ethic, dedicated team and with access to cutting edge technology we are able to rapidly respond to our clients with excellent results and personalized customer service, making us one of the most innovative and reliable healthcare staffing and search firms.

About JCAHO

Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission seeks to continuously improve health care for the public, in collaboration with other stakeholders, by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value. The Joint Commission evaluates and accredits more than 18,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. The Joint Commission also provides certification of more than 1,700 disease-specific care programs, primary stroke centers, and health care staffing services. An independent, not-for-profit organization, The Joint Commission is the nation's oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care.