METHODIST HOSPITAL BE AWARDED CHEST PAI CERTIFICATION FROM CERTIFICATION FROM THE JOINT COMMISSION

Methodist Texsan Hospital, a campus of Methodist Hospital, today announced it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Chest Pain Certification. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to providing safe and effective patient care. Methodist Texsan Hospital is the FIRST hospital in San Antonio to receive this award.

Methodist Texsan Hospital underwent a rigorous on-site review on October 20,2015. Joint Commission experts evaluated compliance with national disease-specific care standards as well as with acute coronary syndrome specific requirements. Acute coronary syndrome includes: chest pain or discomfort, which may involve pressure, shortness of breath, lightheadedness, nausea and sweating.

Established in 2002 and awarded for a two-year period, The Joint Commission’s Disease-Specific Care Certification evaluates clinical programs across the continuum of care and addresses three core areas:

Compliance with consensus-based national standards;

Effective use of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines to manage and optimize care; and

An organized approach to performance measurement and improvement activities.

“Methodist Texsan Hospital has thoroughly demonstrated a high level of care for patients with acute coronary syndrome,” said Wendi J. Roberts, RN, executive director, Certification Programs, The Joint Commission. “We commend Methodist Texsan Hospital for becoming a leader in acute coronary syndrome care, potentially providing a higher standard of service for chest pain patients in its community.”

“Methodist Texsan Hospital is pleased to receive Disease-Specific Care Certification from The Joint Commission, the premier health care quality improvement and accrediting body in the nation,” added Scott Davis, CEO for Methodist Texsan Hospital. “The certification provides us with the framework to create a culture of excellence for those in our community.”