Draper, Utah — MountainStar Healthcare’s Lone Peak Hospital has earned Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for the management of spine surgery, hip replacement, and knee replacement by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.
The certification recognizes health care organizations that provide clinical programs across the continuum of care for spine and joint replacement surgeries. The certification evaluates how organizations use clinical outcomes and performance measures to identify opportunities to improve care, as well as to educate and prepare patients and their caregivers for discharge.
Lone Peak Hospital underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review in September 2025. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with related certification standards including quality improvement processes and pre-operative preparation for patients. Joint Commission standards are developed in consultation with health care experts and providers, measurement experts and patients. The reviewers also conducted onsite observations and interviews.
"Certificates of Distinction recognize health care organizations committed 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, Joint Commission. "We commend Lone Peak Hospital for using Joint Commission’s 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."
"Earning The Joint Commission’s Certificates of Distinction for both joint replacement and spine surgery reflects our deep commitment to delivering specialized, evidence-based care," says Dr. Julie Fox, Chief Medical Officer at Lone Peak Hospital. "This is a true testament to our entire team who works collaboratively every day to ensure our orthopedic and spine patients receive the safest, highest-quality care and the best possible outcomes."
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