The certification recognizes The Christ Hospital’s efforts to provide patient and family-centered care and to optimize the quality of life for patients with serious illnesses. Palliative care addresses a patient’s physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs while facilitating patient autonomy, access to information and choice.
“We are honored, once again, to receive the highest certification for palliative care,” said Julie Holt, VP and Chief Nursing Officer at The Christ Hospital Health Network. “Patient safety and quality of care lead our mission at The Christ Hospital Health Network. Our team of skilled health care professionals have everything it takes to create a culture of treatment where our patients are the heart of what they do every day.”
The Christ Hospital underwent a rigorous onsite review. During the visit, a Joint Commission reviewer evaluated compliance with related certification standards. Joint Commission standards are developed in consultation with health care experts and providers, measurement experts and patients. The reviewer also conducted onsite observations and interviews.
“Palliative Care Certification recognizes health care organizations commitment to striving for excellence and fostering continuous improvement in patient safety and quality of care,” says Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN, executive vice president of Accreditation and Certification Operations and chief nursing officer, The Joint Commission. “We commend The Christ Hospital for using The Joint Commission certification process to reduce variation in clinical processes and to strengthen its clinical program to drive safer, higher quality and more compassionate care for individuals served.”
In 2015, The Christ Hospital became the first palliative care program in the Cincinnati Tri-State area to achieve The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Palliative Care Certification. Since that time, the program has been successfully recertified four more times in a row, each with no corrective findings. At the latest visit, the reviewer identified three “best practices” which stand out as national exemplars for improving patient safety and quality of care.
The Christ Hospital also holds Gold Seal of Approval certificates in advanced total knee and total hip replacement, inpatient diabetes care, advanced heart failure, primary stroke center and ventricular assist device.
For more information, please visit The Joint Commission website.
About The Christ Hospital Health Network
The Christ Hospital Health Network consists of an acute care hospital located in Mt. Auburn, a remote hospital location in Liberty Township, five ambulatory outpatient centers and dozens of medical offices throughout the region. For more than 130 years, The Christ Hospital has provided compassionate care to those it serves. Made up for more than 1,300 physicians and more than 6,500 team members, our mission is to improve the health of our community by providing exceptional outcomes in an affordable way. The Network was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the #1 hospital in the Cincinnati Region and named to Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals list in 2023. It is also a Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award recipient, which recognizes top-performing healthcare organizations that achieve the 95th percentile or above of performance in patient experience.
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The Christ Hospital Recognized in Caring for People Living with DiabetesThe Leapfrog Group and the American Diabetes Association (ADA) announced that The Christ Hospital Health Network has received national designation as a Recognized Leader in Caring for People Living with Diabetes. The Christ Hospital is one of just 37 hospitals in the United States and only system in Ohio earning this recognition for a strong commitment to the safety and well-being of hospitalized people living with diabetes.
First NEOMED Students Arrive for Orientation at The Christ Hospital Health NetworkThe Christ Hospital Health Network announced in November 2025 a groundbreaking partnership with Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) establishing pathways for future generations of physicians to train for a medical career in Ohio.
The Christ Hospital Health Network to Host Free Webinar on Comprehensive Spine CareOn Tuesday, June 23 at Noon, healthcare providers at The Christ Hospital Health Network will host a free online webinar titled “Conversations for Confidence: Expert Answers on Comprehensive Spine Care.”
The Christ Hospital Health Network Named One of America’s Best Hospitals for Specialized CareThe Christ Hospital Health Network has been named to America’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2026 list by Newsweek. The network was featured for its cardiac, cancer, endocrine, Gastrointestinal, orthopedic and pulmonary care. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.
Mental Health at the Forefront in Primary Care at The Christ Hospital Health NetworkIn the United States, 1 in 5 U.S. Adults experience a metal health condition each year while more than half of them do not receive treatment. That’s why The Christ Hospital Health Network is making mental health a priority for patients.
The Christ Hospital Health Network Gives Back to Team Members with Health FairTo promote team member well-being, The Christ Hospital Health Network will host its fourth annual Health & Wellbeing Fair at the Mt. Auburn location on Thursday, May 21 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The Christ Hospital Liberty Township Birthing Center Now a Breast Milk Dispensary as Part of OhioHealth Mothers’ Milk BankThe Liberty Birthing Center, in partnership with the Ohio Milk Bank, is now a Breast Milk Dispensary. Mothers with babies that need pasteurized donor breast milk as a bridge until their own milk comes in can now purchase pasteurized donor milk.