Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus Has Received Recognition For Safe And Effective Cardiac Care.
When it comes to heart disease, high-quality care can mean the difference between life and death. At Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus (MMCSC), cardiac patients receive the safest, most advanced care in a compassionate environment. In December 2019, MMCSC was awarded The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for its Chest Pain and Heart Failure Certification Programs. The Joint Commission is an organization that evaluates health care providers to ensure that consumers receive the safest, highest quality health care. The Gold Seal reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing outstanding patient care. “We’re proud to have received certification from The Joint Commission,” says Frank J. Vozos, MD, FACS, Chief Executive Officer at MMCSC. “The Gold Seal is an indication of our team’s safe, effective and high-quality care.”
Evaluating Standards Of Care
In October 2019, MMCSC underwent two site visits. The Joint Commission evaluated the hospital to ensure that it complies with all of The Joint Commission’s standards, uses clinical practice guidelines specific to the disease care certification program and meets performance measurement requirements. The Commission reviewed many aspects of care at MMCSC, including treatment plans, nursing and documentation. “We commend Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus for its efforts to continually improve patient safety and quality of care,” says Mark Pelletier, RN, MS, Chief Operating Officer, Accreditation and Certification Operations, and Chief Nursing Executive at The Joint Commission.
MMCSC is among the first to use cutting-edge imaging technology called Fractional Flow Reserve CT (FFR-CT) to evaluate patients with chest discomfort and symptoms that may be suggestive of heart disease. A coronary CT scan is performed, which shows blockages in heart arteries. If there are blockages, the CT images are then analyzed by a supercomputer using artificial intelligence software to obtain FFR analysis, which helps determine the significance of the blockage. Says Rajesh Mohan, MD, MBA, FACC, FSCAI, Chief Medical Officer: “The Gold Seal recognizes the expertise and dedication of the staff at MMCSC.”
To reach a Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus cardiac specialist, visit www.rwjbh.org/heart.