FORT WAYNE — The American College of Cardiology has recognized Lutheran Hospital for its commitment to comprehensive and cardiovascular care. Lutheran Hospital was awarded the HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence in July based on meeting accreditation criteria and through its 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.
With this new designation, hospitals and health systems can showcase their status and publicly highlight their commitment to quality for their patients, providers and other stakeholders, the release from Lutheran states…