A national leader in setting standards for healthcare organizations handed down a "preliminary denial of accreditation" to Kitsap County’s St. Michael Medical Center. St. Michael Medical Center recently came under scrutiny after it was reported in October that a nurse in the emergency department called 911 requesting Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue crews to help with patients amid staffing issues. Staff at the hospital later called for a leadership change and resignations after reaching a "breaking point." St. Michael Medical Center, located in Silverdale, could lose its accreditation after more than 30 standards were found to be out of compliance, according to a quality check report, following an on-site survey. The standards found to be out of compliance ranged from "building and fire protection features" to "the hospital safely administers medications" and "the hospital inspects, tests, and maintains medical equipment." Accreditation can impact Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements. Select-states, insurers and payors trust the hospital accreditation for payment approval and licensure eligibility, according to the Joint Commission. The preliminary denial can be reviewed and appealed by the hospital. The formal accreditation denial comes after all review and appeal opportunities have been exhausted. READ THE FULL STORY: https://www.king5.com/article/news/health/st-michael-medical-center-accreditation-staffing-resignations/281-d664276b-85f1-472d-bd3e-04ea8716a85d