MercyOne awarded Thrombectomy-Capable Certification from The Joint Commission
February 26, 2023Des Moines, Iowa; Feb. 27, 2023 – MercyOne has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Advanced Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center Certification.
“Advanced Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center Certification recognizes health care organizations committed to fostering continuous improvement in patient safety and quality of care,” says Deborah Ryan, MS, RN, interim executive vice president, Accreditation and Certification Operations, The Joint Commission. “We commend MercyOne for using certification to reduce variation in its clinical processes and to strengthen its program structure and management framework for stroke patients.”
MercyOne underwent a rigorous onsite review on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with related certification standards. Joint Commission standards are developed in consultation with health care experts and providers, measurement experts and patients. The reviewers also conducted onsite observations and interviews.
“We congratulate MercyOne for this outstanding achievement,” says Nancy Brown, chief executive officer, the American Stroke Association. “This certification reflects its commitment to providing the highest quality of care for stroke patients.”
“We are honored to receive this recognition for our high-quality, stroke care,” said Keith Kohout, DO, MS, neurologist and medical director of MercyOne Central Iowa’s stroke center. “This certification demonstrates our commitment and expertise as central Iowa’s most advanced stroke center, as well as our dedication to continually improving outcomes. By being the only hospital in the area to achieve this new certification, patients who entrust our stroke center can be assured they are receiving state-of-the-art stroke care.”
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