Medical Center of Trinity has earned an advanced certification for primary stroke centers from The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.
Earning the certification shows the State Road 54 hospital’s demonstration that they meet critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in treating stroke patients, according to a release.
The hospital has done a number of things to work closely with stroke victims, including training registered nurses in the AHA Stroke Standards of Care, said chief executive Leigh Massengill, in a release.
With the certification, the Trinity will be able to display the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission, as well as the AHA check mark. Those signify Medical Center is providing the “next generation of stroke or heart failure care,” and help differentiate it from other facilities that have not received this certification.
To earn the designation, Medical Center of Trinity went through an on-site review earlier this year, paying close attention to primary stroke center requirements, treatment data and performance improvement activities.
“Certification is a voluntary process, and The Joint Commission commends Medical Center of Trinity for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it serves,” said Jean Range, executive director of The Joint Commission’s Disease-Specific Care Certification, in a release.
The certification was developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association, and was launched in 2003.
Medical Center of Trinity is a 236-bed hospital located at 9330 State Road 54 in Trinity.
