SSM St. Clare Health Center Echo Lab Receives Echocardiography Accreditation by the IAC

St. Clare Health Center Echo Lab has been re-accredited for a three-year term in Echocardiography in the areas of Adult Stress, Adult Transesophageal, and Adult Transthoracic by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC). The IAC grants accreditation only to those facilities that are found to be providing quality patient care, in compliance with national standards through a comprehensive application process including detailed case study review.

“Accreditation by the IAC means that St. Clare Health Center Echo Lab has undergone a thorough review of its operational and technical components by a panel of experts,” explains April Hawk, SSM St. Clare director of Cardiology Services. “Obtaining this certification is a reflection of the outstanding clinical practice exhibited by our staff and our dedication to providing exceptional patient care.”

Cardiovascular diseases are the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. On average, one American dies every 39 seconds of cardiovascular disease – disorders of the heart and blood vessels. The American Heart Association estimates that the direct and indirect cost for cardiovascular disease in the U.S. for 2010 was $503.2 billion.