American Heart Association, Joint Commission collaborating on cardiovascular certification programs

Editor's Note

The American Heart Association (AHA) and Joint Commission are partnering to enhance cardiovascular patient care through a range of disease-specific hospital certification programs, the AHA announced on June 11.

Both organizations are expanding their 15-year relationship in stroke certification to in-hospital cardiovascular patient care.

The expansion will consolidate certification options, reduce duplication, and provide consistent quality patient care for hospitals with a wide range of capabilities to ensure patients receive the right care from the right facility at the right time, the AHA says.