June 14, 2018

American Heart Association, Joint Commission collaborating on cardiovascular certification programs

By: Judy Mathias
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Editor's Note

The American Heart Association (AHA) and Joint Commission are partnering to enhance cardiovascular patient care through a range of disease-specific hospital certification programs, the AHA announced on June 11.

Both organizations are expanding their 15-year relationship in stroke certification to in-hospital cardiovascular patient care.

The expansion will consolidate certification options, reduce duplication, and provide consistent quality patient care for hospitals with a wide range of capabilities to ensure patients receive the right care from the right facility at the right time, the AHA says.

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