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AHA awards first Cardiovascular Center for Excellence designation

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The Regional Hospital of Scranton in Scranton, Pennsylvania, is the first hospital to receive the Cardiovascular Center of Excellence accreditation by the American Heart Association, according to a press release.

This accreditation is new from the AHA in collaboration with the American College of Cardiology, recognizing hospitals committed to following treatment guidelines in a comprehensive system of care.

“This accreditation ensures patients’ confidence and trust that the hospital’s treatment practices and procedures meet the highest standards of cardiovascular care based on proven treatment guidelines,” Robert L. McNamara, MD, chair of the AHA’s hospital accreditation cardiovascular subcommittee and associate professor of medicine at Yale School of Medicine. “It recognizes the staff commitment to doing everything possible to promote a full recovery, optimal outcomes and highest quality of life.”

Regional Hospital of Scranton underwent a rigorous evaluation to receive the accreditation, showing its adherence to guidelines and working on many levels to prevent CVD and improve quality of life for patients, according to the release.