Providence Alaska Medical Center has earned Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification from the Joint Commission. Achievement of certification signifies that an organization uses evidence-based practices to achieve optimal outcomes for patients with stroke. PAMC earned this distinction after the Joint Commission conducted an onsite review May 19, 2008.
"Providence Alaska Medical Center demonstrated that its stroke care program follows national standards and guidelines that can significantly improve outcomes for stroke patients," said Jean E. Range, M.S., R.N., C.P.H.Q., executive director, Disease-Specific Care Certification, Joint Commission.
Each year about 700,000 people experience a new or recurrent stroke, which is the nation's third leading cause of death. On average, someone suffers a stroke every 45 seconds and someone dies of a stroke every 3.1 minutes. Stroke is a leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the United States, with about 4.7 million stroke survivors alive today.
"We are proud to achieve this distinction," said PAMC Administrator Bruce Lamoureux. "Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center Certification recognizes Providence's commitment to providing outstanding care to our patients and our community. It is our intention to become the premier Neuroscience Center in the state, providing patients with the highest quality care right here in Alaska."
The Joint Commission's Primary Stroke Center Certification is based on the recommendations for primary stroke centers published by the Brain Attack Coalition and the American Stroke Association's statements/guidelines for stroke care. The Joint Commission launched the program-the nation's first-in 2003. See programs certified by the Joint Commission.
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