Virtua Voorhees Hospital in Vorhees Township, N.J. is the first in the state to earn The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval Advanced Certification in Spine Surgery, New Jersey Business reported May 27.
“Advanced spine certification is recognition of our dedication to achieving the best possible patient outcomes and clinical excellence,” James Sanfilippo, MD, vice president of clinical operations for musculoskeletal services at Virtua Health, said in the release. “This certification encompasses patients’ full journey – from their first consultation with the surgeon, to their hospitalization or outpatient surgery admission, to their rehabilitation and follow-up for 90 days after surgery.”
To be eligible for certification, organizations need to implement evidence-based care and clinical practice guidelines and participate in the American Spine Registry. They also have to collect data on patient outcomes.
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