BROOKLYN, N.Y., Oct. 22,
2019 /PRNewswire/ -- NYU Langone Hospital–Brooklyn was
recognized among the nation's top stroke rehabilitation programs
after earning its fourth consecutive Gold Seal of
Approval® for Stroke Rehabilitation Certification
from The Joint Commission last month.
An independent, not-for-profit organization, The Joint
Commission accredits and certifies more than 22,000 healthcare
organizations and programs in the United
States. Its accreditation and certification is recognized
nationwide as a symbol of quality and reflects an organization's
commitment to meeting certain high-level performance standards.
"The outcome of this review by The Joint Commission confirms
that our stroke rehabilitation team is unparalleled," says
Vincent Cavallaro, vice president of
neurology and rehabilitation services at NYU Langone
Hospital–Brooklyn. "We have continually strived to provide
exceptional care, and we've set ourselves apart as a model for
other institutions. Overall, The Joint Commission recognized our
program as being among the top 10 in the country."
NYU Langone Hospital–Brooklyn is the only facility in
New York, New Jersey, and New England, to have both a
stroke rehabilitation program and Comprehensive Stroke Center
certified by The Joint Commission, setting it apart from all other
healthcare facilities in the greater New
York City area.
Steven R. Flanagan, MD, the
Howard A. Rusk Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine and chair of
Rusk Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Health, applauds the exceptional
work the rehabilitation team has done, from the nursing staff to
the therapists to the physicians.
"It takes a cohesive, coordinated team to deliver the high
standard of care available at NYU Langone Hospital–Brooklyn," he
says. "Recovering from a severe brain injury requires a
comprehensive team of professionals to restore physical and
cognitive abilities, and our Rusk Rehabilitation team is more
equipped than any other to ensure patients can recuperate
quickly."
In concert with the Comprehensive Stroke Center, NYU Langone
Hospital–Brooklyn has continued to raise the bar for quality and
safety, and The Joint Commission has recognized that progress.
Jeffrey S. Fine, MD, chief of
rehabilitation at NYU Langone Hospital–Brooklyn, says both the
inpatient and outpatient services provided in Brooklyn have continued to grow and develop
new protocols while delivering exceptional outcomes.
"Our patients have consistently indicated above benchmark
satisfaction rates with our program and our staff," says Fine.
"We've implemented performance and safety initiatives that continue
to improve the patient experience, ensure the best possible
outcomes, and get our patients back home quickly. We are proud of
what we have accomplished and continue to build on each day."
The certification recognizes healthcare organizations that
provide clinical programs across the continuum of care for stroke
rehabilitation. The certification evaluates how organizations use
clinical outcomes and performance measures to identify
opportunities to improve care, as well as to educate and prepare
patients and their caregivers for discharge.
"Stroke Rehabilitation Certification recognizes healthcare
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 NYU Langone
Hospital–Brooklyn for using certification to reduce variation in
its clinical processes and to strengthen its program structure and
management framework for stroke rehabilitation patients."
Media Inquiries:
Colin DeVries
colin.devries@nyulangone.org
718-630-7414
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