MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA West Marion Hospital are honored to announce their stroke centers have each received certifications from DNV Healthcare USA Inc. recognizing their high level of competence for treatment of serious stroke events. For the 6th year in a row, HCA Florida Ocala Hospital has been certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital has been certified as a Primary Stroke Center by DNV.
“With stroke care, you must have the best clinicians and resources, as well as the ability to act organizationally with extreme efficiency because of the time-critical nature of these events,” said HCA Florida Ocala Hospital Chief Executive Officer Alan Keesee. “These certifications from DNV validate our expertise in and focus on ensuring the health and safety of our stroke patients.”
In a growing number of states, stroke center certification determines to which facility a patient should be taken for the most appropriate, reimbursable care. Comprehensive Stroke Centers such as HCA Florida Ocala Hospital are typically the largest and best-equipped hospitals in a geographical area that can treat any kind of stroke or stroke complication…