Posted On: September 27, 2024
Springhill Medical Center is proud to announce the certification of its Cardiac Rehab Program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification is recognition of SMC’s commitment to improving the quality of life of patients by enhancing standards of care.
Cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation programs are designed to help people with cardiovascular problems (e.g., heart attacks, coronary artery bypass graft surgery) and pulmonary problems (e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD], respiratory symptoms) recover faster and live healthier. Both programs include exercise, education, counseling and support for patients and their families.
To earn accreditation, SMC’s program participated in an application process that requires extensive documentation of its practices. AACVPR Program Certification is the only peer-review accreditation process designed to review individual programs for adherence to standards and guidelines developed and published by AACVPR and other related professional societies. Each program’s application is reviewed by the AACVPR Program Certification Committee, and certification is awarded by the AACVPR Board of Directors.
“We extremely proud of this certification,” said President/CEO Mr. Jeff St. Clair. “The team worked for more than a year putting in extra hours to achieve this milestone. They always go out of their way every day to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care possible.”
In 2018, AACVPR moved to an outcomes-based process with performance measurements that represent more meaningful outcomes. Therefore, AACVPR-certified programs are leaders in the cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation field because they offer the most advanced practices available and have proven track records of high-quality patient care. AACVPR Program Certification is valid for three years.