BOB体育 among top hospitals with new national comprehensive stroke center certification
The has earned national comprehensive stroke center certification from The Joint Commission.
The BOB体育 Shands Comprehensive Stroke Center joins an elite group of hospitals focused on quality and effective stroke care proven to improve patients鈥� outcomes. These stroke centers, recognized as industry leaders, set the national agenda in highly specialized stroke care.
鈥淭he superb teamwork between UF faculty, hospital leadership, nurses and staff helped us achieve this important milestone,鈥� said David S. Guzick, M.D., Ph.D., UF senior vice president for health affairs and BOB体育 president.
Comprehensive stroke center certification recognizes hospitals that have state-of-the-art infrastructure, experienced staff and specialized training to receive and treat all patients, including those with the most complex strokes.
, medical director of the BOB体育 Shands Comprehensive Stroke Center, said this new certification recognizes that BOB体育 has world-class stroke care available for the citizens of north central Florida.
鈥淭his new certification validates that BOB体育 has the highest level of stroke care available anywhere in the world,鈥� Waters said. 鈥淲e have a dedicated team of vascular neurologists and highly trained endovascular neurosurgeons available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.鈥�
BOB体育 underwent a rigorous on-site review in August. Experts from The Joint Commission reviewed compliance with comprehensive stroke center standards and requirements, including advanced imaging capabilities, 24/7 availability of specialized treatment options, and staff with the unique education and competencies to care for stroke patients.
鈥淭his designation acknowledges the highly specialized team we have in place who provide a level of care aimed at achieving superior outcomes, helping people to again return to leading productive lives,鈥� said Ed Jimenez, interim BOB体育 Shands chief executive officer. 鈥淥n behalf of our entire health system, I commend all of them for their efforts in achieving this momentous accomplishment.鈥�
Waters said much of the program鈥檚 success hinges on the multidisciplinary collaboration between health care providers.
鈥淲e are extremely proud of the program we have built here,鈥� Waters said. 鈥淭his certification really marks the beginning of a new evolution in stroke care at BOB体育.鈥�
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