The American College of Cardiology has recognized Jackson-Madison County General Hospital for its demonstrated commitment to comprehensive, high-quality culture and cardiovascular care.
According to a press release from Amy Garner – West Tennessee Healthcare system vice president chief compliance & communications officer – Jackson-Madison County General Hospital was awarded the HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence in October based on meeting accreditation criteria, and through their ongoing performance registry reporting.
Hospitals and health systems that have earned an ACC HeartCARE Center designation have met a set of criteria, including participating in at least two ACC Accreditation Services programs, NCDR registries and targeted quality improvement campaigns, such as Patient Navigator Program: Focus MI, that are designed to help hospitals and institutions close gaps in guideline-based care. Jackson-Madison County General Hospital was previously awarded Chest Pain Center with PCI Accreditation, and Transcatheter Valve Certification by ACC Accreditation Services. Jackson-Madison County General Hospital also participates in the Chest Pain – MI Registry, CathPCI Registry, EP Device Implant Registry and STS/ACC TVT Registry.
In addition, Jackson-Madison County General Hospital recently completed the “Reduce the Risk – PCI Bleed” Campaign.
With this new designation, hospitals and health systems can now showcase their elite status and publicly highlight their outstanding commitment to quality for their patients, providers and other stakeholders.
“Jackson-Madison County General Hospital has demonstrated its commitment to providing West Tennessee 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 Jackson-Madison County General Hospital with the HeartCARE Center designation.”
Hospitals receiving the HeartCARE Center designation from the ACC have demonstrated their commitment to consistent, high-quality cardiovascular care through comprehensive process improvement, disease and procedure-specific accreditation, professional excellence, and community engagement. Jackson-Madison County General Hospital has proven to be a forward-thinking institution with goals to advance the cause of sustainable quality improvement.
“It is an honor to receive this certification from the American College of Cardiology,” said Deann Thelen, CEO of Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. “This certification is a testament to the
close collaboration and active involvement of a highly skilled healthcare team to provide the best possible outcomes for our patients in this region.”
The ACC offers U.S. and international hospitals like Jackson-Madison County General Hospital 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.
