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Unison Earns Behavioral Health Home Certification from The
Joint Commission
Special to The Truth
Unison Behavioral Health Group today announced that it has
earned Behavioral Health Home Certification from The Joint
Commission. The agency is the first in the State of Ohio to
achieve this certification.
“Unison Behavioral Health Group has demonstrated its ability
to provide treatment that addresses the health needs of the
whole person, potentially improving overall satisfaction
with the care experience, “said Tracy Griffin Collander,
LCSW, executive director, Behavioral Health Care
Accreditation Program, The Joint Commission.
Unison Behavioral Health Group underwent a rigorous on-site
survey in March of 2014. During the review, a Joint
Commission expert surveyor evaluated compliance with
standards related to key concepts of person-centered health
care to support recovery and resilience philosophies.
Behavioral Health Home Certification recognizes
organizations that are a health home, or an organization
that improves access to health care and quality of care.
Health home also focuses on the overall health of
individuals served, particularly those who face chronic or
serious physical or mental health issues.
“We are delighted to be the first organization in the State
of Ohio to earn this certification from The Joint
Commission,” added Courtney Weiss, LISW-S, chief operating
officer for Unison Behavioral Health Group. “Our staff
works continuously to better meet the needs of the
individuals we are privileged to care for. The goal of
Unison’s Health Home is for each client – adult and child –
that we care for to stay well and improve their overall
health.”
There is no additional cost for this care. Medicaid Health
Home services are covered under current Medicaid plans. With
nearly 40 years of experience, Unison Behavioral Health
Group is the community’s recognized and preferred leader in
caring for the integrated mental health and substance abuse
needs of adults, children and adolescents. For more
information on the services provided by Unison Behavioral
Health Group, please visit
www.unisonbhg.org or call 419-693-0631.
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