The Joint Commission, in conjunction with the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, recently recognized the Regional Medical Center of Orangeburg and Calhoun Counties with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers.
Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organizations dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients. The RMCs Primary Stroke Center Certification has demonstrated that its program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients.
The RMC underwent a rigorous on-site review in December. A Joint Commission expert reviewed the RMCs compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commissions Disease-Specific Care Certification program, as well as primary stroke center requirements, such as collecting Joint Commission core measure data and using it for performance improvement activities.
In achieving Joint Commission advanced certification, the Regional Medical Center has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its stroke patients, said Jean Range, executive director of Disease-Specific Care Certification with The Joint Commission. Certification is a voluntary process, and The Joint Commission commends RMC for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it serves.
Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association and launched in 2003, The Joint Commissions Primary Stroke Center Certification program is based on the Brain Attack Coalitions Recommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centers. Certification is available only to stroke programs in Joint Commission-accredited acute care hospitals.
RMC is thoroughly committed to providing our patients the highest quality stroke care centered on current scientific research to ensure continued improvement in treatment, said Dr. Mohammed Alhatou, medical director of the RMC Primary Stroke Center. In addition to our Joint Commission accreditation, the Primary Stroke Center Certification has given us the opportunity to highlight the exceptional stroke care we provide for our patients, and help us improve care overall for our community.
The RMC will be able to display The Joint Commissions Gold Seal of Approval and the American Heart Association Heart-Check mark for their Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers. Displaying the seal and Heart-Check mark signifies that the RMC is providing the next generation of stroke care, and will help patients easily identify this facility as one of quality that has surpassed numerous goals in the treatment of stroke.
For more information on The Joint Commission and American Heart Associations Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Center, visit jointcommission.org or heart.org/myhospital.
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RMC awarded Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers