Focus Healthcare of Tennessee Awarded the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval

Focus Healthcare of Tennessee has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ for accreditation by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety in behavioral health care. The accreditation award recognizes Focus Healthcare of Tennessee’s dedication to continuous compliance with The Joint Commission’s state-of-the-art standards.

Focus Healthcare of Tennessee underwent a rigorous on-site survey as part of the accreditation. A team of Joint Commission expert surveyors evaluated Focus Healthcare of Tennessee for compliance with standards of care specific to the needs of individuals served and families, including infection prevention and control, leadership and medication management.

"In achieving Joint Commission accreditation, Focus Healthcare of Tennessee has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for the people they serve," says Mary Cesare-Murphy, Ph.D., executive director, Behavioral Health Care Accreditation, The Joint Commission. “Behavioral Health accreditation is a voluntary process and I commend Focus Healthcare of Tennessee for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it serves.”

IAEDP 2011 Symposium

Center for Eating Disorders will again be a particiant and sponsor in the International Association of Eating Disorders Professions (iaedp) Foundation's 2011 Symposium to be held in Phoenix, March 3-6, 2011.

Chicago Tribune Article

The Joy of Recovery From Eating Disorders by Dr. Anita Johnston. Download and read the article [PDF].

This article was published in the "Chicago Tribune Mental Health Supplement". Download the PDF of the Mental Health Supplement.

Professional Workshop with Dr. Anita Johnston

Deciphering the Hunger Code: Treating Eating Disorders with Imagery & Metaphor

Date: Thursday, April 7, 2011
Time: 8:15am to 3:45pm EDT
Location: Memphis Hilton, 939 Ridge Lake Blvd, Memphis, TN
Fees:
     $99.00 - Professionals
     $59.00 - Students (with ID)

Lunch is Included. Register to reserve your spot today.

Now Accepting Patients!

Focus Healthcare is pleased to announce the opening of our newest facility in Knoxville Tennessee, Moonpointe: A Focus Center for Eating Disorders. Moonpointe offers an Intensive Outpatient Program. We are excited to again be partnering with Dr. Anita Johnston whose Philosophy and Clinical Guidance have been so important in the growth of our Residential Program in Chattanooga. Our Knoxville Program will offer:

• Group Psychotherapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Psychosocial Education
• Nutritional Therapy
• Gentle Eating Groups
• Dietary Consultation
• Anger and Stress Management
• Body Awareness
• Assertiveness
• Relapse Prevention
• Convenient Evening Sessions

Visit the new Moonpointe website!

 

Focus Healthcare Center for Eating Disorders has earned the Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint Commission