Cayuga Medical Center, a member of Cayuga Health, has earned The Joint Commission’s Advanced Certification of Distinction® as a Primary Stroke Center, which is offered in collaboration with the American Heart Association.
“We are proud of our hard-working teams for earning this Advanced Certificate of Distinction,” says Dr. Martin Stallone, President, and CEO for Cayuga Health. “This certification shows our staff’s dedication to continually improving patient care, especially in critical situations like stroke, where seconds matter.”
The certification as a Primary Stroke Center is designed for hospitals that provide the critical elements to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes of care.
“The Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification recognizes health care organizations committed to fostering continuous quality improvement in patient safety and quality of care,” says Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN, Executive Vice President of Accreditation and Certification Operations, and chief nursing officer, The Joint Commission. “We commend Cayuga Medical Center for using this certification to reduce variation in its clinical processes and to strengthen its program structure to drive safer and higher quality care for stroke patients.”
In September, Cayuga Health underwent rigorous, unannounced onsite interviews and reviews, where a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with related certification standards including commitment to delivering quality care and program cohesiveness.
“We congratulate Cayuga Medical Center for this outstanding achievement,” says Nancy Brown, Chief Executive Officer, the American Heart Association. “This certification reflects its commitment to providing the highest quality of care for stroke patients.”
To prepare for the certification, teams submitted monthly and quarterly data to the Joint Commission to ensure quality and patient standards. Joint Commission standards are developed in consultation with health care experts and providers, measurement experts and patients.
For more information, please visit The Joint Commission website or cayugahealth.org.
