Lutheran Hospital Recognized for Excellence with ACC HeartCARE Center Designation
12/12/2024
The American College of Cardiology has recognized Lutheran Hospital for its demonstrated commitment to comprehensive, high-quality culture and cardiovascular care. Lutheran Hospital was awarded the HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence based on meeting accreditation criteria, and through their 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. Lutheran hospital has proven to be a forward-thinking institution with goals to advance the cause of sustainable quality improvement.
“Lutheran Hospital has demonstrated its commitment to providing Fort Wayne and the surrounding areas with excellent heart care,” said Deepak L. Bhatt, M.D., MPH, FACC, chair of the ACC Accreditation Management Board. “ACC Accreditation Services is proud to award Lutheran hospital with the HeartCARE Center designation.”
Hospitals and health systems that have 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, such as Patient Navigator Program: Focus MI, that are designed to help hospitals and institutions close gaps in guideline-based care.
“This shows our community that we are committed to quality care and that our team is working diligently to serve them every day. We applaud our team and our facility on this great accomplishment,” said Lorie Ailor, chief executive officer of Lutheran Hospital.
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