Three Med Center Health rural hospitals certified as Acute Heart Attack Ready by The Joint Commission
The Medical Center at Caverna, The Medical Center at Franklin, and The Medical Center at Scottsville have all earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Acute Heart Attack Ready Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.
“We are proud to be recognized as an Acute Heart Attack Ready Hospital that is certified by The Joint Commission. This is a designation that signifies our commitment to delivering the highest level of emergency, cardiac care to our communities. Heart disease remains a leading cause of death in the United States and in Kentucky. Earning this certification is another example of how Med Center Health is expanding access to higher levels of care in the rural communities we serve,” said Eric A. Hagan, Vice President, Rural Hospitals. “When someone is having a heart attack, every second counts. Our focus is on ensuring the best possible outcomes through rapid response, coordinated care, and adherence to the most current, evidence-based medical practices,”
The three rural hospitals underwent a rigorous onsite review. During the visit, Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with Acute Heart Attack Ready standards spanning several areas. The Joint Commission’s standards are developed in consultation with health care experts and providers, quality experts and patients. They are guided by scientific literature and expert consensus to help health care organizations measure, assess and improve performance. The joint Commission also conducted remote quality reviews and onsite observations and interviews.
“As a healthcare accreditor, The Joint Commission works with healthcare organizations across care settings to inspire safer and higher quality of care that is more equitable and compassionate,” says Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN, Executive Vice President of Accreditation and Certification Operations and Chief Nursing Officer, The Joint Commission. “Through collaborating on innovative solutions and evidence-based resources and tools, The Joint Commission helps drive improvement while maintaining accountability through our leading survey methods and standards. We commend these hospitals for their commitment to advance safety, quality, equity and compassion for all patients.”