Crestwood Medical Center Re-accredited as Primary Stroke Center

(Huntsville, AL) – Crestwood Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and is recognized as a Primary Stroke Center.
 
Crestwood Medical Center underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.  During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with related certification standards delivering and facilitating excellent clinical care for stroke patients. Joint Commission standards are developed in consultation with health care experts and providers, measurement experts and patients. The reviewers also conducted onsite observations and interviews.
 
“Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center recognizes healthcare organizations committed to striving for excellence and fostering continuous improvement in patient safety and quality of care,” says Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN, executive vice president of Accreditation and Certification Operations and chief nursing officer, The Joint Commission. “We commend Crestwood Medical Center for using The Joint Commission certification process to reduce variation in clinical processes and to strengthen its clinical program to drive safer, higher quality and more compassionate care for individuals served.”
 
“We congratulate our care team for this outstanding achievement,” says Lance Eilland, chief nursing officer at Crestwood Medical Center. “This certification reflects our commitment to providing the highest quality of care for stroke patients.”

About Crestwood Medical Center
Crestwood Medical Center is a community healthcare provider with a 180-bed full-service acute care hospital offering the latest medical advancements and surgical and diagnostic procedures while providing compassionate care. For more information about Crestwood Medical Center, please visit crestwoodmedcenter.com.