Hunterdon Health's Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs Achieve AACVPR Recertification

Hunterdon Health's commitment to delivering high-quality care has been reaffirmed with the recertification of its Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation programs by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This prestigious certification demonstrates the organization's dedication to providing evidence-based care that meets the complex needs of patients with cardiac or pulmonary issues. The recertification also brings added confidence to healthcare consumers, knowing that the staff has the necessary expertise and skills to manage a wide range of cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions.

Key Takeaways:

  • Hunterdon Health's Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation programs have been recertified by the AACVPR for a period of three years.
  • Certification highlights the organization's alignment with current guidelines for early outpatient care of patients with cardiac or pulmonary issues.
  • AACVPR certification offers peace of mind to healthcare consumers, ensuring staff experience and skills necessary to manage complex cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions.
  • Both Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation programs include exercise, education, counseling, and support for patients and their families.
  • The programs are designed to help patients with cardiovascular problems, such as heart attacks or coronary artery bypass graft surgery, and pulmonary problems like COPD or respiratory symptoms, recover faster and live healthier.
  • Hunterdon Health's commitment to evidence-based care is reflected in its recertification by the AACVPR.

Statistics:

  • Three years is the certification period for Hunterdon Health's Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation programs.
  • AACVPR certification is valid for three years for the recertified programs.
  • The certification covers both Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation programs.

Sources:

  • Hunterdon Health, Press Release, Aug. 26, [no date].