What ’ s Happening
AdventHealth Gordon Receives PCI Program Accreditation from Corazon Corazon , Inc ., a national leader in services for the cardiovascular specialty based in Pittsburgh , has granted accreditation to the PCI program at AdventHealth Gordon . Through a rigorous process , the accreditation proves that the program at AdventHealth Gordon has met or exceeded the established rules set by the Georgia Department of Community Health ( GA DCH ).
In 2009 , the GA DCH established rules for programs not having onsite open-heart surgery to offer therapeutic cardiac catheterization . In order to do so , the facility must meet the criteria as established by the GA DCH , such as 24 / 7 / 365 “ on call ” availability for acute myocardial infarction patients , ensuring clinical staff is adept in caring for and managing hemodynamically unstable cardiac patients and have tested and proven processes for the transfer of critically ill patients should they require a higher level of cardiac care .
“ We are so thrilled to receive this accreditation only four months after starting to offer 24 / 7 PCI and STEMI services ,” said Destiny Howe , nurse manager of AdventHealth Gordon ’ s Cardiac Catheterization Lab . “ Families can rest assured that they now have access to life-saving heart care at AdventHealth Gordon . If the time comes where they need care emergently , we will be here to offer the best in our area .”
AdventHealth Gordon has demonstrated through their accreditation survey that they are committed to providing the highest quality level of care to their patient community . Their dedication , hard work and exceptional leadership has afforded this opportunity in engaging their entire hospital team , enhancing their cardiac service line , thus allowing them to excel through achieving this accreditation .
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