What You Need to Know
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) recognized five Hackensack Meridian Health medical centers in the final months of 2022 for their teams’ demonstrated commitment to developing a comprehensive, high-quality culture for cardiovascular care.
Hackensack University Medical Center, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, JFK University Medical Center, Ocean University Medical Center and Riverview Medical Center achieved the ACC’s HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence based on meeting extensive accreditation criteria, and through their ongoing performance registry reporting.
Hospitals and health systems that earn a HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence designation have met rigorous criteria, including participating in at least two ACC Accreditation Services programs, NCDR registries and targeted quality improvement campaigns, such as Patient Navigator Program: Focus MI (heart attack). The programs are designed to help hospitals and institutions close gaps in guideline-based care.
About the HeartCare Center Designation
HeartCARE Center designation enables hospitals and health systems to showcase their elite status and publicly highlight their outstanding commitment to quality for their patients, providers and other stakeholders.
Hospitals receiving the HeartCARE Center designation have demonstrated their commitment to consistent, high-quality cardiovascular care through comprehensive process improvement, disease and procedure-specific accreditation, professional excellence, and community engagement. Hackensack Meridian has proven to be a forward-thinking network with goals to advance the cause of sustainable quality improvement.
The ACC offers U.S. and international hospitals, like Hackensack Meridian’s, access to a comprehensive suite of cardiac accreditation services designed to optimize patient outcomes and improve hospital financial performance. These services are focused on all aspects of cardiac care.