Chesapeake Health Care Earns Joint Commission Accreditation

SALISBURY, Md. - EntSun -- Chesapeake Health Care, a federally qualified health center, has earned accreditation in Ambulatory Health Care and Behavioral Health Care and Human Services, as well as certification as a Primary Care Medical Home, from The Joint Commission. The organization received The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval®, one of the most widely recognized symbols of excellence in healthcare quality and patient safety.

Chesapeake Health Care underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite survey in December 2025. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission surveyors evaluated compliance across key areas including patient safety and clinical care, performance improvement and data security, patient-centered care delivery, environment of care and safety protocols, staff competency and credentialing, and integrated behavioral health services.

"This accreditation is a tremendous accomplishment for our organization," said Brian Holland, CEO of Chesapeake Health Care. "I am incredibly proud of our entire team for their dedication to quality and patient safety. This recognition reflects the hard work that happens every day across all our sites to ensure we are providing safe, effective, and compassionate care."

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Holland also acknowledged the leadership behind the effort. "I would like to extend special recognition to Christie Brittingham, QA/QI Coordinator, and Nancy Baker, MSN, RN, Chief Nursing Officer, for their exceptional leadership throughout this process. Their attention to detail, organization, and commitment to excellence were instrumental in guiding our teams and ensuring we met every standard with confidence."

"Joint Commission congratulates Chesapeake Health Care for achieving accreditation by demonstrating its focus on delivering safe and effective care of the highest quality and value," said Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN, Executive Vice President of Accreditation and Certification Operations and Chief Nursing Officer, The Joint Commission. "Through the accreditation process, we worked closely with Chesapeake Health Care to enable and affirm the highest standards of healthcare quality and patient safety. Together, we are elevating care for all patients, and we appreciate Chesapeake Health Care's collaboration throughout this process."

Earning accreditation reflects Chesapeake Health Care's continued commitment to strengthening its culture of quality and ensuring that the individuals and families it serves receive care that meets the highest national standards.

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For more information about Chesapeake Health Care, visit www.chesapeakehc.org. To learn more about accreditation, visit The Joint Commission's website at www.jointcommission.org.

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About Chesapeake Health Care

Established in 1994, Chesapeake Health Care is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) committed to providing affordable, accessible, and quality health care to individuals and families across the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland. With a comprehensive range of services, including pediatrics, family medicine, women's health, behavioral health, dental care, and pharmacy services, Chesapeake Health Care is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves.

For more information about Chesapeake Health Care, visit www.chesapeakehc.org.