Saint Alphonsus Health System Earns Certification for Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs

Saint Alphonsus Health System is proud to announce the certification of its cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification acknowledges the system's commitment to improving the quality of life of patients by enhancing standards of care. The certification covers three medical centers: Saint Alphonsus Medical Center-Nampa, Saint Alphonsus Medical Center-Ontario, and Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise. These programs help patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary problems recover faster and live healthier through exercise, education, counseling, and support.

Key Takeaways:

• The certification recognizes Saint Alphonsus Health System's commitment to enhancing standards of care for patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary problems.
• The system's cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation programs have been certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR).
• The certification is valid for three years and covers the system's three medical centers: Saint Alphonsus Medical Center-Nampa, Saint Alphonsus Medical Center-Ontario, and Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise.
• The programs have demonstrated adherence to high standards and guidelines developed by AACVPR and other related professional societies.
• AACVPR-certified programs are leaders in the field, offering the most advanced practices available and proven track records of high-quality patient care.
• The certification process involves an extensive application process, including documentation of the program's practices, and review by the AACVPR Program Certification Committee.
• The certification is a recognition of the system's commitment to improving the quality of life of patients and enhancing standards of care.

Statistics:

• The certification is valid for three years.
• The AACVPR Program Certification Committee reviewed the system's application.
• AACVPR-certified programs only account for a small fraction of all rehabilitation programs globally.

Sources:

• Saint Alphonsus Health System
• American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR)