JANS – The American College of Cardiology has recognized FMOL Health | St. Dominic for its demonstrated commitment to comprehensive, high-quality culture and cardiovascular care. FMOL Health | St. Dominic is the first hospital in central Mississippi and one of 100 hospitals nationally to be awarded the HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence based on meeting accreditation criteria and through ongoing performance registry reporting.
Hospitals and health systems that have earned an ACC HeartCARE Center designation have met a set of criteria, including participating in at least two ACC Accreditation Services programs, NCDR registries, and targeted quality improvement campaigns, such as Patient Navigator Program: Focus MI, that are designed to help hospitals and institutions close gaps in guideline-based care. FMOL Health | St. Dominic was previously awarded the Cardiac Cath Lab Accreditation by ACC Accreditation Services.
“Earning the ACC HeartCARE Center designation reflects the unwavering commitment our teams bring to every patient every day,” said Michelle Self, senior director, Mississippi Heart and Vascular Institute at FMOL Health | St. Dominic. “At the Mississippi Heart and Vascular Institute, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of excellence because our community deserves nothing less. This recognition affirms the work we do to ensure patients in Mississippi have access to the most advanced, compassionate cardiovascular care close to home.”…