FAYETTEVILLE – State EMS officials have given Cape Fear Valley Health approval to operate as a Level-III Trauma Center for parts of southeastern North Carolina.
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Service's Office of Emergency Medical Services granted the approval on Sept. 1. The program's launch will eventually lead to an official Trauma Program designation for Cape Fear Valley, which is expected within a year.
In its approval letter, state EMS officials recommend that regional EMS providers include Cape Fear Valley's new trauma center as a treatment destination for critically injured patients.
Cape Fear Valley's Trauma Center program will serve patients from Cumberland, Sampson, Bladen, Hoke and Harnett counties.
Trauma injuries require advanced medical care as soon as possible. EMS workers are instructed to take trauma patients to the nearest hospital that can adequately treat their injuries. This often means diverting patients from local hospitals to a dedicated trauma center.
Level-III trauma centers are defined as facilities that have emergency resuscitation, surgery and intensive care capabilities for most trauma patients, but do not have full availability of specialists. Cape Fear Valley currently has six surgeons on its trauma panel, allowing for full, 24-hour coverage.
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- Cape Fear Valley is a 765-bed regional health system serving a six-county region of Southeastern North Carolina, with more than 935,000 patients annually. A private not-for-profit organization and the state’s 9th largest health system, it includes Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center and Bladen County Hospital.
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Friday, January 20, 2012
Cardiac Rehab Program Receives National Re-accreditation
FAYETTEVILLE – Cape Fear Valley Health’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Program has been re-accredited by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR).
The three-year certification recognizes Cape Fear Valley’s commitment to quality treatment and improved patient outcomes. Certified AACVPR programs offer the most advanced practices available in the cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation field.
The AACVPR is the only organization that certifies cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs nationwide. Its certification program allows patients to seek out rehab programs considered among the best in the nation.
Cape Fear Valley’s rehab program underwent a six-month application process, requiring extensive documentation of all staffing, credentialing, patient care plans and program practices. The re-accreditation was granted Aug. 31. It was the third time Cape Fear Valley has received AACVPR certification.
Founded in 1985, the AACVPR's mission is to reduce morbidity, mortality and disability from cardiovascular and pulmonary disease through education, prevention, rehabilitation, research and disease management. Central to the core mission is improvement in quality of life for patients and their families.
The three-year certification recognizes Cape Fear Valley’s commitment to quality treatment and improved patient outcomes. Certified AACVPR programs offer the most advanced practices available in the cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation field.
The AACVPR is the only organization that certifies cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs nationwide. Its certification program allows patients to seek out rehab programs considered among the best in the nation.
Cape Fear Valley’s rehab program underwent a six-month application process, requiring extensive documentation of all staffing, credentialing, patient care plans and program practices. The re-accreditation was granted Aug. 31. It was the third time Cape Fear Valley has received AACVPR certification.
Founded in 1985, the AACVPR's mission is to reduce morbidity, mortality and disability from cardiovascular and pulmonary disease through education, prevention, rehabilitation, research and disease management. Central to the core mission is improvement in quality of life for patients and their families.
Bladen County Hospital Lab Receives Accreditation
ELIZABETHTOWN – Bladen County Hospital Laboratory recently passed a comprehensive inspection and was awarded accreditation by The Joint Commission on Healthcare Organizations.
The two-year accreditation was granted in March after a rigorous two-day, on-site inspection from a commission surveyor.
The Joint Commission evaluated the laboratory’s performance in complying with nearly 300 quality control standards, related to quality control, safety, infection control, leadership, management and ongoing performance improvement.
Bladen County Hospital Laboratory has 11 employees and performs chemistry, hematology, microbiology and blood bank testing for the hospital and clinical offices within the Bladen Health Care system.
The Joint Commission is the gold standard in healthcare accreditation. It accredits more than 18,000 healthcare organizations nationwide, including approximately 3,000 clinical laboratories.
The two-year accreditation was granted in March after a rigorous two-day, on-site inspection from a commission surveyor.
The Joint Commission evaluated the laboratory’s performance in complying with nearly 300 quality control standards, related to quality control, safety, infection control, leadership, management and ongoing performance improvement.
Bladen County Hospital Laboratory has 11 employees and performs chemistry, hematology, microbiology and blood bank testing for the hospital and clinical offices within the Bladen Health Care system.
The Joint Commission is the gold standard in healthcare accreditation. It accredits more than 18,000 healthcare organizations nationwide, including approximately 3,000 clinical laboratories.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Cape Fear Valley Receives National Accreditation For Hip And Knee Surgery
FAYETTEVILLE – Cape Fear Valley's joint replacement program has been honored once again.
The Joint Commission awarded the health system two Gold Seals of ApprovalTM for healthcare quality in the areas of Total Knee replacement surgery and Total Hip replacement surgery. The Joint Commission is an independent, not-for-profit national organization that certifies and accredits more than 1,800 hospitals and medical facilities in the U.S.
Cape Fear Valley’s Gold Seals of ApprovalTM were announced Oct. 29 after an extensive, on-site review by the Joint Commission in September. The review covered Cape Fear Valley's surgical capability, performance improvement measures, and staff clinical competency to ensure both programs meet national guidelines and clinical practice recommendations.
"This certification means Cape Fear Valley does the right things and does them well for Total Hip and Total Knee surgery patients," said Cape Fear Valley CEO Mike Nagowski.
Fewer than 100 hospitals in the U.S. have been awarded the Total Knee and Total Hip Gold Seals of Approval by The Joint Commission. In 2009, there were 872 Total Knee and Hip replacements performed at Cape Fear Valley.
Hip and knee replacement patients at Cape Fear Valley participate in the health system's innovative Race to Recovery rehabilitation program. It allows patients to recover quicker by participating in group physical therapy.
Douglas McFarlane, M.D., an orthopedic specialist with Cape Fear Orthopaedic Clinic, has served as the physician champion for the Race to Recovery program. He said receiving The Joint Commission accreditation is a rare accomplishment for any hospital.
"This allows us to say we're a center of excellence," Dr. McFarlane said. "WakeMed in Raleigh, nor UNC Hospitals or FirstHealth in Pinehurst has the certifications at this point."
In 2009, Cape Fear Valley was designated a Blue Distinction CenterSM for Hip and Knee surgery by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina.
Blue Distinction® is a designation awarded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies to medical facilities that demonstrate expertise in delivering quality healthcare. The designation is based on rigorous, evidence-based criteria established by expert physicians and medical organization recommendations.
The Joint Commission awarded the health system two Gold Seals of ApprovalTM for healthcare quality in the areas of Total Knee replacement surgery and Total Hip replacement surgery. The Joint Commission is an independent, not-for-profit national organization that certifies and accredits more than 1,800 hospitals and medical facilities in the U.S.
Cape Fear Valley’s Gold Seals of ApprovalTM were announced Oct. 29 after an extensive, on-site review by the Joint Commission in September. The review covered Cape Fear Valley's surgical capability, performance improvement measures, and staff clinical competency to ensure both programs meet national guidelines and clinical practice recommendations.
"This certification means Cape Fear Valley does the right things and does them well for Total Hip and Total Knee surgery patients," said Cape Fear Valley CEO Mike Nagowski.
Fewer than 100 hospitals in the U.S. have been awarded the Total Knee and Total Hip Gold Seals of Approval by The Joint Commission. In 2009, there were 872 Total Knee and Hip replacements performed at Cape Fear Valley.
Hip and knee replacement patients at Cape Fear Valley participate in the health system's innovative Race to Recovery rehabilitation program. It allows patients to recover quicker by participating in group physical therapy.
Douglas McFarlane, M.D., an orthopedic specialist with Cape Fear Orthopaedic Clinic, has served as the physician champion for the Race to Recovery program. He said receiving The Joint Commission accreditation is a rare accomplishment for any hospital.
"This allows us to say we're a center of excellence," Dr. McFarlane said. "WakeMed in Raleigh, nor UNC Hospitals or FirstHealth in Pinehurst has the certifications at this point."
In 2009, Cape Fear Valley was designated a Blue Distinction CenterSM for Hip and Knee surgery by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina.
Blue Distinction® is a designation awarded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies to medical facilities that demonstrate expertise in delivering quality healthcare. The designation is based on rigorous, evidence-based criteria established by expert physicians and medical organization recommendations.
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