Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton was recently reaccredited with a Primary Stroke Center certification, which is issued by Joint Commission in association with The American Heart Association.
The breakdown
Texas Health Denton has maintained the national certification since 2011, according to a news release. The certification is issued every two years and is designed to help hospitals improve stroke care services by providing a framework for patients to receive the highest standard of care based on the latest evidence and best practices.
The Primary Stroke Center certification specifically signifies that an accredited hospital that the quality of care meets the specialized needs of stroke patients, Joint Commission's website states.
“We’re honored that patients and their families continue to choose us to care for them in their most critical times of need,” said Jeff Reecer, Texas Health Denton's president. “Improving their quality of life and empowering them with resources that promote healthy habits is our ultimate goal.”
The Primary Stroke Center certification is one of the advanced stroke certifications offered by Joint Commission, according to its website.
Zooming out
Strokes are the fourth-leading cause of death in both Texas and the United States, according to the release. The certification to become a Primary Stroke Center includes the full range of stroke care, which is diagnosis, education, rehabilitation and treatment, according to the release.
“We consistently provide high-quality treatment, education and rehab,” said Janet Adams, Texas Health Denton’s Stroke Program coordinator. “We meet patients where they are, with the care they deserve, no matter the stroke symptom.”
In order to qualify as a Primary Stroke Center, hospitals must have access to advanced imaging resources, have an inpatient stroke unit and employ staff with specialized education for caring for stroke patients, the release states.
