Norwich, Conn.-based Backus Hospital has earned a gold seal of approval from The Joint Commission for spine surgery, according to a May 6 report from The Bulletin.
The certification is part of a collaboration between the commission and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons to recognize organizations for their evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
The commission reviews all aspects of the patient care process, collecting data on patient infection rates, neurological deficits, unplanned follow-up visits and pre- and post-operative patient-reported outcomes.
Backus underwent an onsite inspection to earn the recognition, according to the report.
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