Providence Alaska Medical Center earns Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification
Certification means hospital meets stringent standards to deliver the highest quality care to the most complex stroke patients
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — On March 6, DNV certified Providence Alaska Medical Center (PAMC) as a Comprehensive Stroke Center (CSC), reflecting the highest level of stroke care certification a hospital can achieve.
DNV is an international accredited registrar that provides certification and standards compliance services. The Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification is based on standards set forth by the Brain Attack Coalition and the American Stroke Association and affirms that PAMC addresses the full spectrum of stroke care – diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and education – and establishes clear metrics to evaluate outcomes.
“Earning the Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification validates all the hard work our caregivers and physician partners have devoted to ensuring our patients receive the best, most efficient care before, during and after a stroke occurs,” said Sarah Skeel, chief administrative officer, PAMC. “It’s an honor to be recognized for our commitment to saving the lives of Alaskans.”
Providence Alaska Medical Center treats more patients for stroke than any other hospital in Alaska and was formerly certified by DNV as a Primary Stroke Center. Our stroke program now involves a multidisciplinary stroke committee, including the stroke program team, physicians, virtual health leaders, executives, nurse leaders and bedside caregivers. Over the last several years, leadership and care teams worked to expand capabilities and outreach, while collaborating with partners throughout the state, including the Alaska Stroke Coalition. PAMC also developed opportunities for continuing education and research on stroke care.
“Achieving certification shows commitment to excellence,” says Kelly Proctor, president of DNV Healthcare USA Inc. “And it helps demonstrate to your community that you are performing at the highest level.”
Comprehensive stroke centers are typically the largest and best-equipped hospitals in a given geographical area that can treat any kind of stroke or stroke complication. In a growing number of states, stroke center certification determines to which facility a patient should be taken for the most appropriate, comprehensive spectrum of care.
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About Providence Alaska Medical Center
Providence Alaska Medical Center, a nationally recognized trauma center and Alaska’s only Magnet hospital, is part of Providence, a not-for-profit network of hospitals, care centers, health plans, physicians, clinics, home health services, affiliated services and educational facilities. For more information, visit providence.org/locations/ak/alaska-medical-center.
About DNV
DNV is a global independent certification, assurance and risk management provider, operating in more than 100 countries. Through its broad experience and deep expertise, DNV advances safety and sustainable performance, sets industry benchmarks, drives innovative solutions.
Whether certifying a company’s management system or products, accrediting hospitals, providing training, assessing supply chains or digital assets, DNV enables customers and stakeholders to make critical decisions with confidence, continually improve and realize long-term strategic goals sustainably.
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