Einstein Montgomery Earns Primary Stroke Center Certification

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Einstein Medical Center Montgomery has been recognized by The Joint Commission in conjunction with The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers. Earning Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies that Einstein Montgomery has demonstrated that its program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients.

To earn this designation, Einstein Montgomery underwent a rigorous on-site review by a Joint Commission expert who reviewed the hospital’s compliance with the requirements for The Joint Commission’s Disease-Specific Care Certification program as well as primary stroke center requirements, such as collecting Joint Commission core measurement data and using it for performance improvement activities. The reviewer examined patient records and checked clinical protocols and policies pertaining to how staff care for patients who have a stroke or exhibit stroke-like symptoms. They also interacted with the staff by asking questions that assessed the staff’s knowledge on the clinical protocols and policies for stroke.

“I would like to thank our stroke team who worked so diligently to successfully achieve Joint Commission Certification as a Primary Stroke Center,” says Beth Duffy, Chief Operating Officer for Einstein Medical Center Montgomery. “This designation is a tremendous acknowledgment of our commitment to provide the highest level of care for stroke patients and supports our overall mission to offer optimal care to our community.”

According to the American Stroke Association, stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, with approximately 795,000 Americans each year suffering a new stroke or recurrent stroke. Based on these statistics, it is clear how vital it is to provide the best possible care for stroke patients.

Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association and launched in 2003, The Joint Commission’s Primary Stroke Center Certification program is based on the Brain Attack Coalition’s “Recommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centers.” Certification is available only to stroke programs in Joint Commission-accredited acute care hospitals.

Einstein Medical Center Montgomery previously earned certification designation from The Joint Commission for hip and knee joint replacements.