As part of Maimonides’ efforts to meet the unique and specialized needs of stroke patients, we successfully pursued recertification as a comprehensive stroke center by The Joint Commission (TJC), the largest standards-setting and accrediting body in healthcare. TJC evaluates healthcare organizations, issuing accreditation through an objective evaluation process that assists hospitals in measuring, assessing, and improving performance to provide safe, high-quality care for patients. This is Maimonides’ fourth recertification since our initial certification in 2017.
Biannual Survey Confirms Culture of Excellence Throughout Stroke Process
In early October, TJC conducted an in-depth, two-day survey of the Jaffe Comprehensive Stroke Center, with a successful outcome. Two senior surveyors did an in-depth review of program structure, policies and protocols, performance, and documentation. They evaluated our patient care process, services, and educational efforts by touring and interviewing staff in the Stroke Unit, Emergency Department, Neurointerventional Surgery Department, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, and Surgical Intensive Care Unit.
“The surveyors were extremely impressed by the level of our team expertise, collaboration, knowledge, skills and dedication to the culture of excellence in patient care,” said Qingliang Tony Wang, MD, PhD, Vice Chair of Neurology, Cerebrovascular Service and Director of the Jaffe Comprehensive Stroke Center. “On the first day of the survey, they witnessed a stroke patient undergoing emergent clot retrieval surgery. The surgery had a remarkable clinical outcome with complete resolution of severe stroke symptoms.”
The TJC team complimented the Stroke Center’s stroke alert process, stroke education, and credentialing and certification processes. During the system tracer session, we showcased performance improvement initiatives, data analysis, and research ambitions. The surveyors, who have visited and evaluated nearly all comprehensive stroke centers in the country, concluded that Maimonides’ stroke program provides “world-class care from a world-class team.”
Dedicated to Providing the Highest Possible Quality of Care
This objective external evaluation underscores the importance and contribution of every member of our Stroke Center team. From physicians and surgeons to nursing and supporting staff, faculty and trainees, administrative professionals and quality leaders, our stroke team has had the opportunity to show their cohesion, expertise, and dedication to excellent patient outcomes.
The Jaffe Comprehensive Stroke Center at Maimonides provides a full range of care 24/7 for every type of stroke. For more information, visit maimo.org/stroke. For nonemergency appointments or to refer a patient, call (718) 283-7670.
