Farwell Spotlight

Sidonie Moses, Accreditation Coordinator, MSN, RN, CJCP


Since 2013, Sidonie has worked alongside our team helping us facilitate site visits, intra cycle calls, and other regulatory related activities. Recently, she shared her upcoming plans to retire from the health system on October 30th and therefore we wanted to take a moment to highlight her hard work and discover what she has planned next.


What did your typical day look like?

You cannot always predict or anticipate surveyors will show up for unannounced visits at any time to validate compliance with health and safety standards. These instances always take precedence over my other duties. I have meetings with various stakeholders or committees to promptly identify and provide input regarding healthcare regulations compliance. On site tracer activity in clinics that includes environment observation, staff interviews, and understanding processes and workflows to identify any patient safety concerns. The Accreditation and Regulatory Compliance (ARC) facilitate for the following programs/ certifications:

  • Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Certification

  • Home Infusion Pharmacy Accreditation

  • Transplant Program

  • Cardiovascular Medicine ASC

  • Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Accreditation

  • American Burn Association Burn Center Verification


How did your role impact the stroke the program?

I support processes to ensure our continued designation for providing optimal care of the stroke program by teaming up with leadership to ensure a consistent approach to care, reducing variations and the risk of errors.


Looking back, what was the stroke program TJC visit experience like?

I was proud of the staff's knowledge regarding caring for our complex stroke patients and the surveyors recognition. This was evident by the many accolades they provided during the survey. This included comments regarding best practices and processes the program could share with other organizations. The manner in which our staff interacted with the surveyors left no doubt that our practices are aligned with current Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs).


Name one thing about your role that may surprise people.

I have visited every clinic in the Health System's Kansas City division including clinics in Atchison, St. Joseph, and Topeka.


If you could switch places with one person for a week, who would it be?

The Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman.


If you could witness any historical event, what would you want to see?

The "I Have a Dream" speech by Martin Luther King Jr.



What are your plans after retirement?

I am going to work in long term care.


What do you look forward to most?

Learning new skills and gaining new knowledge.