The American College of Cardiology has recognized Cayuga Medical Center(CMC), a member of Cayuga Health, for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients who come to a cardiac catheterization lab for care. CMC was awarded Cardiac Cath Lab Accreditation based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who come to the cardiac cath lab.
“This prestigious recognition underscores Cayuga Health’s commitment to excellence in cardiovascular care,” said Dr. Martin Stallone, President and CEO for Cayuga Health. “We extend our gratitude to our exceptional team of cardiologists, nurses, and staff who made this achievement possible. Together, we continue to elevate heart care right here in our community.”
Procedures performed at CMC’s cardiac cath lab include coronary angiography and pacemaker insertions along with life-saving percutaneous coronary intervention. Hospitals that have proven exceptional competency in treating patients who require cardiac catheterization have standardized their assessment process for patients before undergoing catheterization to ensure quality and patient safety. They ensure that care in the procedure room for sedation, infection control, radiation safety, universal protocol, and time out procedures is fully coordinated; and have mastered the appropriate transfer to a cath recovery unit to better monitor and track complications, enhance physician-to-patient communication, patient family communication, discharge instructions and follow-up information.
“Cayuga Medical Center has demonstrated its commitment to providing the communities they serve with excellent heart care,” said Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, chair of the ACC Accreditation Management Board. “ACC Accreditation Services is proud to award Cayuga Medical Center with Cardiac Cath Lab Accreditation.”
The ACC offers U.S. and international hospitals like Cayuga Medical Center access to a comprehensive suite of cardiac accreditation services designed to optimize patient outcomes and improve hospital financial performance. These services are focused on all aspects of cardiac care, including the cath lab.
