Accreditations & Distinctions
DNV Accredited Hospital
Iowa Specialty Hospital has a quality-based national accreditation from DNV GL Healthcare based on its dedication to exceptional patient care and safety at both Belmond and Clarion campuses. This accreditation is proof of the long-term commitment the providers, staff, and administration have made to patient safety, clinical excellence, and overall quality of care.
To achieve and maintain this accreditation, Iowa Specialty Hospital evaluates the continuum of patient care throughout its facilities and takes measured steps to improve when it is warranted.
For more information about DNV GL Accreditation, please click the link below.
DNV Orthopedic and Spine Center of Excellence
Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics announces receipt of the Orthopedic and Spine Center of Excellence Designation from DNV. This designation affirms an organization’s excellence in the provision of diagnostic services, surgical services, and therapies related to orthopedic and spine care.
Iowa Specialty Hospital’s Orthopedic program is the first facility in Iowa to have been found to be compliant with the requirements of the following four areas: Orthopedic and Spine Center of Excellence Designation (OSCED); Advanced Hip and Knee Replacement Certification (AHKRC); Advanced Spine Surgery Certification (ASpSC) and Advanced Shoulder Surgery Certification (AShSC).
Metabolic and Bariatric Center of Excellence Accreditation
Iowa Specialty Hospital in Belmond, through its partner has been named a Center of Excellence from from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). MBSAQIP is a joint program from The American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) to advance the care of bariatric patients and ensure accredited surgical centers are providing the highest standards for all patients.
Iowa Specialty Hospital partners with Iowa Weight Loss Specialists to provide bariatric surgery.
For more information about MBSAQIP, please click the link below.
Wellmark® Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® Blue Distinction® Center
Wellmark® Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® has recognized Iowa Specialty Hospital in Belmond to receive a Blue Distinction® Center+ designation in the area of bariatric surgery by the Blue Distinction® Centers for Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction® Centers are nationally designated health care facilities shown to deliver quality specialty care based on objective measures, which were developed with input from the medical community, for patient safety and better health outcomes.
