An orthopedic group at Community Hospital in Grand Junction has received a designation recognizing excellence in care.

A group comprised of Western Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and Western Colorado Spine received the Orthopedic Center of Excellence designation from DNV Healthcare Accreditation Services.

“This designation underscores our ability to provide consistent, high-quality orthopedic care,” said Chris Thomas, president and chief executive officer of Community Hospital. “The community can be confident that we have state-of-the-art equipment, highly trained personnel and we have a steadfast commitment to maintain our orthopedic service line at peak performance. Achieving this designation validates the hard work and dedication of our entire staff to ensure the health and safety of our patients.”

DNV provides certification, assurance and risk management services in more than 100 countries. The Orthopedic Center of Excellence designation is based on achieving certification in at least three orthopedic service line programs based on requirements from DNV and guidelines from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

“Achieving this designation shows a commitment to excellence,” said Patrick Horine, president of DNV Healthcare. “It helps demonstrate that the orthopedic practice is performing at the highest level.”

Community Hospital offers a range of services in an acute care facility licensed for 60 beds. For additional information, visit https://yourcommunityhospital.com.