Marin Hospital Earns Accreditation For Excellence In Cardiac Care

From Marin General Hospital: Marin General Hospital has been granted a three-year accreditation in Echocardiography by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC). The IAC grants accreditation to facilities that provide quality patient care and are in compliance with national Echocardiography standards. The hospital earned approval for its Echocardiography in the areas of Adult Stress, Adult Transesophageal and Adult Transthoracic. IAC accreditation is a “seal of approval” that patients can rely on as an indicator of consistent quality care and a dedication to continuous improvement.

Echocardiography is used to assess different areas of the heart and can detect heart disease or signs of serious conditions. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, followed closely by stroke as the fourth highest cause of death. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), more than 2,150 Americans die each day from cardiovascular disease which amounts to about one every 40 seconds.

“We are thrilled to earn this seal of approval recognizing the work done to make sure our cardiovascular patients receive quality care that adheres to the highest standards,” said Lee Domanico, Chief Executive Officer for Marin General Hospital. “This reaccreditation is an acknowledgement of our high level of professionalism and our commitment to providing the highest quality cardiac care for our community.”

Accreditation by the IAC means that Marin General Hospital has undergone an intensive application and review process and is found to be in compliance with the published Standards, thus demonstrating a commitment to quality patient care in echocardiography. Comprised of a detailed self-evaluation followed by a thorough review by a panel of medical experts, the IAC accreditation process enables both the critical operational and technical components of the applicant facility to be assessed, including representative case studies and their corresponding final reports.

For additional information about Marin General Hospital’s cardiovascular offerings visit www.maringeneral.org/heart.

About Marin General Hospital

Marin General Hospital has been meeting the community’s healthcare needs since 1952. Many Marin County residents choose to live here because they appreciate the healthy lifestyle and transformative natural environment. In keeping with the values and needs of the community, Marin General Hospital is dedicated to treating the whole patient, mind, body and spirit. Their mission is to provide the people of Marin with the healing care they want and deserve. Marin General Hospital offers advanced medical expertise, technology, and treatments in an exceptionally healing environment. It also gives patients the opportunity to complement their medical treatment with integrative therapies at our Center for Integrative Health & Wellness. Together, Marin General Hospital care teams deliver award-winning services that are recognized by patients and their families, as well as by independent organizations who rank the hospital among the best. For more information, please visit www.maringeneral.org/about-us.

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