Mount Sinai Medical Center Achieves Landmark Heart Attack Certification in Florida

Mount Sinai Medical Center Achieves Certification

Mount Sinai Medical Center has reached an impressive milestone by earning the Comprehensive Heart Attack Center Certification (CHAC) from The Joint Commission, making it the first hospital in Florida and one of only eight in the entire United States to receive this esteemed recognition. This certification not only highlights Mount Sinai's commitment to excellence in cardiac care but also affirms its status as a leader in the healthcare community.

The CHAC credential comes with the Gold Seal of Approval®, symbolizing Mount Sinai's dedication to providing the highest quality of care for heart attack patients. The certification process involved an exhaustive two-day on-site evaluation by Joint Commission surveyors, who scrutinized various aspects of the hospital's cardiac program, including leadership, patient care facilitation, clinical outcomes, and performance improvement initiatives.

According to Ken Grubbs, the executive vice president of Accreditation and Certification Operations at The Joint Commission, this certification recognizes healthcare organizations that prioritize continuous improvement in patient safety and care quality. "We commend Mount Sinai Medical Center for using The Joint Commission certification process to reduce variation in clinical processes and to strengthen its clinical program to ensure safer, higher-quality care," said Grubbs.

The medical center's success can also be attributed to its participation in the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® (AHA-GWTG) registry. This initiative tracks detailed patient case data and outcomes, revealing that Mount Sinai outperformed both state and national averages in heart attack treatment metrics. This data underscores the hospital's robust commitment to evidence-based cardiac care, emphasizing its leadership role in the field.

Nancy Brown, Chief Executive Officer of the American Heart Association, congratulated Mount Sinai Medical Center, stating, "This certification reflects its commitment to providing the highest quality of care for cardiac patients." The leadership team at Mount Sinai, particularly Dr. Christian Koelbl, the CHAC Program Medical Director, and Marlene Sanchez, the Cardiac Program Manager, played a crucial role in establishing the necessary frameworks and treatment protocols to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

The newly formed CHAC Council implemented standardized policies based on national clinical guidelines that ensure rapid and coordinated care for cardiac patients. "This certification demonstrates Mount Sinai's ability to not only meet but exceed national standards for heart attack treatment," stated Gino R. Santorio, President and CEO of Mount Sinai Medical Center. He emphasized the hospital's mission to deliver accessible, comprehensive cardiac care efficiently and effectively.

Founded in 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center holds the reputation of being the largest independent, private, not-for-profit teaching hospital in South Florida. Its mission is to deliver quality healthcare to diverse communities through education, research, and compassionate care. With an array of Centers of Excellence that leverage technology and academic partnerships, Mount Sinai provides innovative and comprehensive care, particularly in fields such as cardiology, oncology, and orthopedics.

This new certification is not just a reflection of Mount Sinai’s clinical excellence; it is also a call to action for the institution to continue developing and enhancing its cardiac programs. The hospital strives to make a significant positive impact on patient outcomes through continuous improvement and dedication to the highest standards of care.

For further details on the certification, please visit the official website of The Joint Commission. To explore Mount Sinai's cardiovascular program, visit msmc.com/cardiovascular-care.