North Oaks Medical Center has earned
The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the
American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Certification for Primary Stroke Centers.
The Gold Seal of Approval® and the Heart-Check mark represent symbols
of quality from their respective organizations.
“Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies our
dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients,” emphasizes
Katie Sheets, Certified Programs Director. “This certification demonstrates
that our program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term
success in providing prompt stroke care and improving outcomes for patients.”
North Oaks Medical Center underwent a rigorous onsite review in November
2014. A Joint Commission expert evaluated compliance with stroke-related
standards and requirements, including program management, the delivery
of clinical care and performance improvement.
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" and the “Revised
and Updated Recommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centers.”
Stroke is the number four cause of death in Louisiana, according to the
American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. On average in
the U.S., someone suffers a stroke every 40 seconds; someone dies of a
stroke every 4 minutes; and 795,000 people suffer a new or recurrent stroke
each year.
For more information about North Oaks Medical Center’s Certified
Primary Stroke Center, call North Oaks Corporate Communications at (985)
230-6647. For more information on The Joint Commission and American Heart
Association’s Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Center, visit
www.jointcommission.org or
www.heart.org/myhospital.
