Miriam again earns stroke certification

PROVIDENCE – The Miriam Hospital has for the fifth time been designated by the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center. The advanced certification recognizes The Miriam Hospital Stroke Center, which cares for more than 650 patients a year, as providing the highest-quality stroke care.

The Miriam Hospital’s Stroke Center team provides around-the-clock coverage for stroke emergencies for the rapid diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients. This includes highly trained and competent physicians and nurses, the latest diagnostic equipment to accurately detect stroke and complications, comprehensive neurologic assessment by a specialist in neurology, and minimally invasive care using the newest therapies, such as clot-dissolving medications, and the Penumbra device which removes blood clots to restore blood flow to the brain. Onsite rehabilitative services assist patients in regaining body function and coping with disabilities and with case management to ensure a smooth discharge transition.

The Miriam’s recertification follows an onsite review that took place earlier this summer measuring the hospital’s compliance with national standards, clinical guidelines and outcomes of care. Joint Commission experts also assessed The Miriam’s performance in achieving its 2014 quality priorities: clinical quality and patient safety, patient experience, capacity management, workforce engagement and operational excellence.

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