Seven Hackensack Meridian Medical Centers Recognized for Excellence with ACC Heart Failure Accreditation
What You Need To Know
- Seven Hackensack Meridian Health medical centers were awarded Heart Failure Accreditation by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) for their demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with heart failure:
- Hackensack University Medical Center
- Jersey Shore University Medical Center
- JFK University Medical Center
- Riverview Medical Center
- Ocean University Medical Center
- Bayshore Medical Center
- Southern Ocean Medical Center
- Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center extended their commitment to care for the heart failure population beyond the acute hospital setting and in so doing was also awarded this accreditation ‘with Outpatient Services’ acknowledgment.
Each Completed a Rigorous Survey Against Strict Standards, Clinical Processes
Hospitals receiving Heart Failure Accreditation from the ACC must take part in a multi-faceted clinical process that involves:
- completing a gap analysis;
- examining variances of care, development of an action plan;
- a rigorous onsite review;
- monitoring for sustained success.
ACC accreditation also requires a rigorous onsite review of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients with heart failure through pre-hospital care, early stabilization, acute care, transitional care, clinical quality measures and more.
