Fredericksburg, VA-May 18, 2020 - Mary Washington Hospital’s (MWH) Primary Stroke Center has earned
The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for
Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers. This 2020 certification marks the 11th consecutive year of providing the critical elements to achieve long-term
success in improving outcomes for MWH stroke patients.
Mary Washington Hospital underwent a rigorous onsite review in February
2020. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated
compliance with related certification standards. Joint Commission standards
are developed in consultation with healthcare experts and providers, measurement
experts, and patients. The reviewers also conducted onsite observations
and interviews.
“This Advanced Primary Stroke Center certification recognizes healthcare
organizations committed to fostering continuous quality improvement in
patient safety and quality of care,” says Mark Pelletier, RN, MS,
Chief Operating Officer, Accreditation and Certification Operations, and
Chief Nursing Executive, The Joint Commission. “We commend Mary
Washington Hospital for using certification to reduce variation in its
clinical processes and to strengthen its program structure and management
framework for stroke patients.”
“We congratulate Mary Washington Hospital’s Primary Stroke
Center for this outstanding achievement,” says Nancy Brown, Chief
Executive Officer, the American Stroke Association. “This certification
reflects its commitment to providing the highest quality of care for stroke
patients.”
Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in
the United States, according to the American Heart Association/American
Stroke Association.
View a video about the signs and symptoms of stroke and another about a
young stroke survivor who volunteers at MWH. For more information visit stroke.mwhc.com.
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Mary Washington Healthcare
is a fully integrated, regional medical system that provides inpatient
and outpatient care through more than 50 facilities and services including
Mary Washington Hospital, a 451-bed regional medical center, and Stafford
Hospital, a 100-bed community hospital. Mary Washington Healthcare is
a not-for-profit health system with a longstanding commitment to provide
care regardless of ability to pay. For more information about our services
and facilities, please visit
www.mwhc.com.
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The Joint Commission
seeks to continuously improve health care for the public, in collaboration
with other stakeholders, by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring
them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality
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health care organizations and programs in the United States. An independent,
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