LCMC Health announced that Touro has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check mark for Primary Heart Attack Center Certification.
“Being recognized as a Primary Heart Attack Center reflects our unwavering commitment to delivering the highest standard of cardiac care,” said Leonard M. Glade, MD, interventional cardiologist at Touro. “Every minute matters when treating a heart attack, and this certification underscores our team’s dedication to ensuring patients receive timely, evidence-based care that ultimately saves lives.”
“The Primary Heart Attack Center Certification recognizes healthcare organizations committed to striving for excellence and fostering continuous improvement in patient safety and quality of care,” says Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN, executive vice president of Accreditation and Certification Operations and chief nursing officer, The Joint Commission. “We commend Touro for using The Joint Commission certification process to reduce variation in clinical processes and to strengthen its clinical program to drive safer, higher quality and more compassionate care for individuals served.”
“We congratulate Touro for this outstanding achievement,” says Nancy Brown, chief executive officer, the American Heart Association. “This certification reflects its commitment to providing the highest quality of care for cardiac patients.”