Lake Granbury Medical Center Recognized as Primary Stroke Certified

2/17/2023

Lake Granbury Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval ® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Primary Stroke Certification.

Lake Granbury Medical Center underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review by a team of Joint Commission reviewers to evaluate compliance with related certification standards.

Joint Commission standards are developed in consultation with healthcare experts and providers, measurement experts, and patients. The reviewers also conducted onsite observations and interviews.

“Primary Stroke Certification recognizes health care organizations committed to fostering continuous improvement in patient safety and quality of care,” says Deborah Ryan, MS, RN, interim executive vice president, Accreditation and Certification Operations, The Joint Commission. “We commend Lake Granbury Medical Center for using certification to reduce variation in its clinical processes and to strengthen its program structure and management framework for stroke patients.”

“We congratulate Lake Granbury Medical Center for this outstanding achievement,” says Nancy Brown, chief executive officer of the American Stroke Association. “This certification reflects its commitment to providing the highest quality of care for stroke patients.”

“I am so proud of our team’s commitment to the care of stroke patients in our communities,” states Curt M. Junkins, CEO of Lake Granbury Medical Center. “Their continued dedication and love for the communities we serve is something we can all be proud of.”

For more information on Lake Granbury Medical Center’s Primary Stroke Certification and program, please visit: https://lakegranburymedical.com/GranburyPrimaryStrokeCenter.

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