The Joint Commission awarded Reston (Va.) Hospital its Gold Seal of Approval for Spinal Surgery Certification.
What you should know:
1. The gold seal denotes a quality spine program.
2. The Joint Commission surveyors conducted an onsite review to evaluate the hospital's compliance with care and specific spine standards.
3. The Joint Commission's Executive Director of Hospital Business Development Patrick Phelan said, "Reston Hospital Center has thoroughly demonstrated a high level of care for patients undergoing spinal surgery. We commend the hospital for being a leader in spinal surgery care for patients in the community."
4. Reston Hospital has its own spine team, which performs more than 1,500 spine surgeries annually.