Alcohol and Drug Treatment Leader The Right Step Announces Accreditation

by The Joint Commission

National Organization Upholds the Highest Standard in Patient Care

Houston, Texas (Marketwire) November 11, 2009 -- The Right Step, one of the most respected and affordable alcohol and drug treatment facilities in the country, is proud to announce its recent accreditation by The Joint Commission.

The Right Step is nationally known and respected for its clinical alcohol and drug treatment programs, personalized care, and commitment to excellence and positive outcomes. The entire team at Right Step, led by George Joseph, CEO and Chief Medical Officer, Jason Powers, M.D, is dedicated to working with each client and their family on an individual basis to ensure a long-term recovery plan and to guide them from despair to a renewed outlook on life.

The Joint Commission, formerly the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, is a private sector United States-based not-for-profit organization. The Joint Commission operates voluntary accreditation programs for hospitals and other health care organizations. The Joint Commission accredits over 17,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States.

The organization, with headquarters in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, has been entrusted to develop the very highest standards for quality and safety in the delivery of health care, as well as in evaluating organizational performance based on these high standards. The Joint Commission is the only accrediting organization with the wherewithal to evaluate health care organizations across the full continuum of care. Accreditation helps to inform and protect health care clients and consumers, educate health care providers, and support overall quality improvement in the behavioral health care organization. Behavioral health care organizations like The Right Step seek Joint Commission accreditation in order to enhance organizational performance.

"We are honored to receive accreditation from The Joint Commission," said George Joseph, Chief Executive Officer. "Each member of our staff is committed to working hard each day to deliver the highest standard of care to our clients. We will proudly display our affiliation with The Joint Commission and to support the standards and excellence of this esteemed organization."

About The Right Step

The Right Step has been delivering affordable, quality treatment solutions for alcoholism and drug addiction since 1990. It began as an extended care facility for men and has grown into the largest private chemical dependency treatment provider in the Southwest with 19 locations throughout Texas and New Mexico. Chief Executive Officer George Joseph, CEO and his experienced and compassionate clinical and administrative team have an unsurpassed vision and dedication to recovery.

For more information, please contact:
George Joseph, CEO
The Right Step
1-877-627-4389
http:// www.rightstep.com