TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. — Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms’ mental health department earned reaccreditation with zero findings following a recent survey by The Joint Commission’s Behavioral Health Care and Human Services Accreditation Program.

The reaccreditation recognizes the department’s adherence to standards designed to promote safe, high-quality behavioral healthcare and reflects the work of its staff to maintain quality and patient safety across the department.

“Earning reaccreditation with zero findings means each member of our team is able to provide safe, efficient and high-quality care,” said Lt. Ian Mojica, mental health department head. “We are able to meet the highest standards of mental healthcare as defined by The Joint Commission.”

Capt. Janiese Cleckley, commanding officer, Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Twentynine Palms, and director, Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms, and Teresa Turbyfill, quality management department head, recognized Mojica and his team for the achievement and presented the department’s reaccreditation certificate on Sept. 11.

Capt. Janiese Cleckley (left), commanding officer, Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Twentynine Palms, and director, Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms, and Teresa Turbyfill (center), quality management department head, present Lt. Ian Mojica, mental health department head, with the department’s Joint Commission reaccreditation certificate at Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms, Calif., Sept. 11, 2026. The mental health department earned reaccreditation with zero findings during its survey by The Joint Commission’s Behavioral Health Care and Human Services Accreditation Program. (U.S. Navy photo by Christopher Jones, NMRTC/NH Twentynine Palms public affairs officer).

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Lt. Ian Mojica (center), mental health department head, poses with members of his team and the department’s Joint Commission reaccreditation certificate at Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms, Calif., Sept. 11, 2026. The mental health department earned reaccreditation with zero findings during its survey by The Joint Commission’s Behavioral Health Care and Human Services Accreditation Program. (U.S. Navy photo by Christopher Jones, NMRTC/NH Twentynine Palms public affairs officer).

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The Joint Commission is an independent, nonprofit organization that accredits and certifies healthcare organizations and programs in the United States. Its accreditation process evaluates organizations against established standards in areas including patient safety, quality of care and organizational performance.

Mojica said the survey results reflect a department-wide commitment to maintaining standards and continually improving the care provided to service members and other beneficiaries.

“This reaccreditation is a testament that each member of the mental healthcare team serves as a champion for best practices and helps drive continuous improvements to promote patient safety and quality of care,” Mojica said.

Mental healthcare plays a critical role in maintaining a ready and resilient fighting force. Military service can expose warfighters to unique stressors, including high operational demands, deployments, and traumatic events. Mental health professionals help service members address challenges such as anxiety, depression, operational stress and other conditions that can affect their well-being, judgment and ability to perform the mission.

“Maintaining mental health directly supports the individual service member and the Navy and Marine Corps’ ability to accomplish the mission,” Mojica said. “Our responsibility is to ensure our members are always ready to make sound decisions and work effectively under pressure.”

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