What You Need to Know
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) awarded Hackensack University Medical Center with the HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence. The award is based on meeting accreditation criteria, and through the Medical Center’s ongoing performance registry reporting.
Hospitals receiving the HeartCARE Center designation from the ACC have demonstrated their commitment to consistent, high-quality cardiovascular care through comprehensive process improvement, disease and procedure-specific accreditation, professional excellence, and community engagement.
Hospitals and health systems that earned an ACC HeartCARE Center designation have met a set of criteria, including participating in at least two ACC Accreditation Services programs, NCDR registries and targeted quality improvement campaigns that are designed to help hospitals and institutions close gaps in guideline-based care. With this new designation, hospitals and health systems can now showcase their elite status and publicly highlight their commitment to quality for their patients, providers and other stakeholders.
About The American College of Cardiology
The American College of Cardiology envisions a world where innovation and knowledge optimize cardiovascular care and outcomes. As the professional home for the entire cardiovascular care team, the mission of the College and its 54,000 members is to transform cardiovascular care and to improve heart health. The ACC bestows credentials upon cardiovascular professionals who meet stringent qualifications and leads in the formation of health policy, standards and guidelines. The College also provides professional medical education, disseminates cardiovascular research through its world-renowned JACC Journals, operates national registries to measure and improve care, and offers cardiovascular accreditation to hospitals and institutions. For more, visit acc.org.