Newport’s Joint Commission Accreditation: Why It Matters
The Joint Commission is an independent, not-for-profit organization ensuring quality and safety in healthcare. Joint Commission accreditation provides assurance for consumers—including clients, families, professionals, and payers—that the quality and safety of treatment have been validated by a third-party organization.
Newport Institute meets The Joint Commission’s rigorous performance guidelines across all individual programs, including more than 1,300 standards, and consistently obtains high approval ratings. Our Gold Seal of Approval® from The Joint Commission confirms the safety, efficacy, and excellence of our care.
Joint Commission accreditation makes it clear to the public and within the treatment field that our programs meet the highest standards, as verified by regular, unannounced audits of Newport’s facilities and treatment programs by trained experts. Newport voluntarily pursues accreditation by The Joint Commission, distinguishing us from other treatment programs.
We are proud to have met every requirement necessary to substantiate our impeccable quality of care as the top teen and young adult treatment provider in the US. The dedication of our staff is unsurpassed in offering the highest level of care to our clients. The Joint Commission’s accreditation is a true testament to the excellence and expertise Newport provides in all areas of treatment.
Brian Setzer, CEO
The recognized global leader for healthcare accreditation, The Joint Commission is the nation’s oldest and largest healthcare accrediting body. Founded in 1951, it certifies more than 22,000 healthcare organizations and programs in the United States, ensuring that treatment is delivered in a safe environment by qualified and competent staff. The accreditation process utilizes medical records and client interviews as a means to assess treatment quality, along with onsite observations and interviews.
The Joint Commission’s standards help healthcare organizations, including hospitals, behavioral health, home healthcare, and laboratory and nursing care center services, to measure, assess, and improve performance. Moreover, The Joint Commission’s accreditation is increasingly used by payers as an indicator of quality—as a condition of payment approval, to qualify for contracts, or to achieve higher reimbursement in tiered systems.
Programs at Newport Institute
Residential
Research finds that gender-responsive residential environments provide the most effective mental health, depression, anxiety, and substance use treatment. Each young adult’s individualized residential treatment program incorporates evidence-based clinical, experiential, and academic/life skills elements.
Outpatient
Patients enrolled in our outpatient mental health services programs have access to world-class expert substance use and behavioral health treatment specialists who work together to tailor treatment to reach individualized goals.
Alumni Program
Our continuing care includes a robust alumni program, with support groups, regional meet-ups, and ongoing activities for alumni and families. Through Newport Institute’s Alumni app, young adults and families can stay connected with Newport and with one another.
