Tennova Healthcare – Lebanon Awarded Advanced Certification
8/6/2018
LEBANON, TN (August 6, 2018) Tennova Healthcare – Lebanon announced that it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers. The Gold Seal of Approval and the Heart-Check mark represent symbols of quality from their respective organizations.
Tennova Healthcare – Lebanon underwent a rigorous onsite review in May 2018. Joint Commission experts evaluated compliance with stroke-related standards and requirements, including program management, the delivery of clinical care, and performance improvement.
“Tennova Healthcare – Lebanon has thoroughly demonstrated the greatest level of commitment to the care of stroke patients through its Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers,” said Patrick Phelan, executive director of hospital business development, The Joint Commission. “We commend Tennova Healthcare – Lebanon for becoming a leader in stroke care, potentially providing a higher standard of service for stroke patients in its community.”
“We congratulate Tennova Healthcare – Lebanon for achieving this designation,” added Nancy Brown, chief executive officer, the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. “By adhering to this very specific set of treatment guidelines, Tennova Healthcare – Lebanon has clearly made it a priority to deliver high quality care to all patients affected by stroke.”
Stroke is the number four cause of death and a leading cause of adult disability in the United States, according to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. On average, someone suffers a stroke every 40 seconds; someone dies of a stroke every four minutes; and 795,000 people suffer a new or recurrent stroke each year.
“We are pleased to receive advanced certification from The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association,” said Jay Hinesley, chief executive officer, Tennova Healthcare – Lebanon. “The certification provides us with the opportunity to highlight the exceptional stroke care we provide as well as to continually strive to advance our care even further.”
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