Doctors Hospital of Laredo Awarded Primary Heart Attack Center Certification from The Joint Commission
Doctors Hospital of Laredo (DHL) has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart Association’s® Heart-Check mark for Primary Heart Attack Center (PHAC) Certification.
DHL underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review on October 3-4, 2023. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with related certification standards. This included the evaluation of the care of the patient presenting to the Emergency Department with a STEMI, a life-threatening emergency in which the patient requires immediate intervention in the cardiac catheterization lab, with a team of seasoned experts, trained with the latest techniques and technology.
They were evaluated on the timely and effective care of patients in the Emergency Department, catheterization lab, ICU and medical surgical floors, using the latest guidelines provided by the American College of Cardiology, Emergency Cardiovascular Care and the American Heart Association. Joint Commission standards are developed in consultation with healthcare experts and providers, measurement experts and patients. The reviewers also conducted onsite observations and interviews.
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“Primary Heart Attack Center (PHAC) Certification recognizes healthcare organizations committed to striving for excellence and fostering continuous improvement in patient safety and quality of care,” said Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN, Executive Vice President of Accreditation and Certification Operations and Chief Nursing Officer, The Joint Commission. “We commend Doctors Hospital of Laredo for using The Joint Commission certification process to reduce variation in clinical processes and to strengthen its clinical program to drive safer, higher quality and more compassionate care for individuals served.”
“We congratulate Doctors Hospital of Laredo for this outstanding achievement,” said Nancy Brown, Chief Executive Officer, the American Heart Association. “This certification reflects its commitment to providing the highest quality of care for cardiac patients.”
“We are extremely proud of our team,” said Emma Montes-Ewing, Chief Executive Officer of Doctors Hospital. “This certification is a testament to our commitment to our heart and vascular program. Our goal is to provide patient safety and quality care for cardiac patients, as we continue to develop and expand our heart program. Rosie Tamez, Chest Pain Coordinator, and seasoned ER Nurse, worked tirelessly with our physicians and departments to ensure that Doctors Hospital of Laredo had the processes in place to achieve this certification ahead of the survey. We thank all our team members for this prestigious achievement.”