The Joint Commission has awarded core certification for spinal
surgery to Mercy Medical Center for demonstrating compliance with
its performance standards.
BALTIMORE, Aug. 8, 2024
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Joint Commission has awarded core
certification for spinal surgery to Mercy Medical Center for
demonstrating compliance with its performance standards. Founded in
1951, The Joint Commission is an independent, non-profit
organization that accredits and certifies healthcare organizations
and programs in the United
States.
"Mercy's 150-year tradition of providing
quality patient care is reflected in the hospital's latest
accolade, the Joint Commission's core certification of Mercy for
its work in spine surgery." -- Dr. David N.
Maine, President & CEO, Mercy Health Services
During the core certification process, the neurosurgery and
spine surgical teams with Mercy's Maryland Spine Center and
Minimally Invasive Brain & Spine Center underwent an intensive
in-person site visit. The surveyor evaluated Mercy on the
coordination of care within the hospital's spine programs,
emphasizing the high level of care provided for surgical spinal
patients.
Mercy was assessed on meeting patient needs through safe and
accessible facilities, patient-specific therapy, patient outcome
data, evidence-based interventions, staff and patient education,
and the patient's participation in care. The review highlighted the
strong commitment to patient care by the leaders and staff in
nursing, pre-operative care, the operating room, the
post-anesthesia care unit, rehabilitation, and the clinic.
"Mercy's 150-year tradition of providing quality patient care is
reflected in the hospital's latest accolade, the Joint Commission's
core certification of Mercy for its work in spine surgery. Every
individual involved in this process, including all those who
dedicate themselves daily to the care of our spine patients, should
be immensely proud of their contributions," said Dr. David N. Maine, President and CEO, Mercy Health
Services, Mercy Medical Center.
The Joint Commission certification demonstrates a commitment to
upholding clinical practice guidelines and the highest standards.
To maintain this certification, each center is required to submit
outcome data and progress reviews on a regular basis and undergo a
full review of services to ensure compliance every two years. The
Joint Commission standards are developed in consultation with
health care professionals and providers, measurement experts and
patients.
A university-affiliated teaching hospital, Mercy Medical Center
is nationally recognized with Magnet status for nursing excellence.
Founded in 1874 by The Sisters of Mercy, Mercy is home to the
acclaimed Weinberg Center for Women's Health & Medicine and the
$400+ million, 20-story Mary Catherine Bunting Center. For more
information about Mercy, visit http://www.mdmercy.com, MDMercyMedia
on FACEBOOK and TWITTER, or call 1-800-M.D.-Mercy.
Media Contact
Dan Collins, Mercy Health
Services, 4103329714, dcollins@mdmercy.com, www.mdmercy.com
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