Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta awarded Primary Stroke Center Certification from The Joint Commission

MT. SHASTA, Calif. (July 14, 2022) - Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart/Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center.

Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta underwent a rigorous, onsite review on April 12, 2022. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with related certification standards including program management, supporting self-management, and delivering and facilitating clinical care. Joint Commission standards are developed in consultation with health care experts and providers, measurement experts and patients. The reviewers also conducted onsite observations and interviews.

“This certification is the result of a concerted effort among our team of professionals who are committed to advancing the care we provide our community and ultimately saving lives,” said Rodger Page, President, Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta.

“Primary Stroke Center Certification recognizes health care 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 Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta for using certification to reduce variation in its clinical processes and to strengthen its program structure and management framework for stroke patients.”

“We congratulate Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta for this outstanding achievement,” says Nancy Brown, chief executive officer, the American Heart/Stroke Association. “This certification reflects its commitment to providing the highest quality of care for stroke patients.”

For more information, please visit The Joint Commission website.

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