The Medical Center at Russellville Earns Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification

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The Medical Center at Russellville has taken a significant step towards providing exceptional care to its community, having been awarded the Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification from The Joint Commission. This prestigious certification recognizes healthcare organizations that prioritize patient safety and quality of care. The Medical Center at Russellville demonstrated its commitment to providing evidence-based, nationally recognized stroke care, showcasing its dedication to fostering continuous improvement in patient safety and quality of care.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Medical Center at Russellville has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Heart-Check mark for Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification.
  • The Joint Commission evaluated compliance with certification standards related to care of stroke patients, with an onsite review and observations and interviews conducted by a reviewer.
  • Shirley Blick, Director of Patient Care Services, stated that the achievement highlights the team's dedication and training for providing the best care, ensuring immediate access to evidence-based, nationally recognized stroke care for the community.
  • Deborah Ryan, MS, RN, Interim Executive Vice President, Accreditation and Certification Operations, The Joint Commission, commended The Medical Center at Russellville for using certification to reduce variation in its clinical processes and to strengthen its program structure and management framework for stroke patients.
  • The certification acknowledges the hospital's commitment to patient safety and quality of care, with a focus on reducing variation in clinical processes and strengthening its program structure.

Statistics:

  • The Medical Center at Russellville has achieved the Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification from The Joint Commission.
  • The hospital has demonstrated its commitment to providing evidence-based, nationally recognized stroke care, with a focus on patient safety and quality of care.
  • The Joint Commission's certification standards were evaluated during an onsite review, with observations and interviews conducted by a reviewer.
  • The hospital's certification marks a significant step towards providing exceptional care to its community.

Sources:

  • Med Center Health (Sept 17)
  • The Joint Commission website