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AdventHealth West Florida Division Receives ACC Recognition

In a significant achievement, all eligible hospitals in the AdventHealth West Florida Division have been recognized by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) in the ACC insert within the prestigious "Best Hospitals" issue of U.S. News & World Report for 2024. This recognition is a testament to the exemplary care and dedication to cardiovascular health demonstrated across their facilities, which include AdventHealth Carrollwood, AdventHealth Dade City, AdventHealth Heart of Florida, AdventHealth Ocala, AdventHealth North Pinellas, AdventHealth Tampa, AdventHealth Sebring, AdventHealth Wesley Chapel, and AdventHealth Zephyrhills.

A Testament to Excellence in Cardiac Care

The hospitals have gained multiple accreditations for their outstanding cardiac care. Specifically, the following areas have been commended:

• - AdventHealth Carrollwood: Heart Failure, Chest Pain, Cath Lab, HeartCare Center Accreditations
• - AdventHealth Dade City: Heart Failure, Cath Lab, Chest Pain, HeartCare Center Accreditations
• - AdventHealth Heart of Florida: Heart Failure, Chest Pain, Cath Lab, HeartCare Center Accreditations
• - AdventHealth Ocala: Heart Failure, Chest Pain, Cath Lab, EP Lab, Transcatheter Valve, HeartCare Center Accreditations
• - AdventHealth North Pinellas: Heart Failure, Chest Pain, Cath Lab, HeartCare Center Accreditations
• - AdventHealth Sebring: Heart Failure, Chest Pain, Cath Lab, HeartCare Center Accreditations
• - AdventHealth Tampa: Heart Failure, Chest Pain, Cath Lab, EP Lab, Transcatheter Valve, HeartCare Center Accreditations
• - AdventHealth Wesley Chapel: Heart Failure, Chest Pain, Cath Lab, HeartCare Center Accreditations
• - AdventHealth Zephyrhills: Heart Failure, Chest Pain, Cath Lab, HeartCare Center Accreditations

This recognition positions these hospitals among the top health systems across the United States, particularly in the domain of cardiac care, making AdventHealth one of only 95 health systems acknowledged nationwide.

Commitment to Quality Improvement

The U.S. News & World Report's recognition underscores AdventHealth's commitment to providing superior hospital care for heart patients. By engaging in the ACC's National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) and accreditation programs, AdventHealth is leveraging a comprehensive quality improvement process informed by data. This enables the hospitals to enhance adherence to clinical guidelines as well as elevate the overall standard of care afforded to heart patients.

Insights from Leadership

Dr. Charles Lambert, medical director of AdventHealth West Florida's Cardiovascular Institute, highlighted the relentless efforts of their teams: "Our teams are dedicated to delivering exceptional care to every heart patient by combining the latest in medical advancements with compassionate care. This recognition by the American College of Cardiology reflects the hard work and expertise of our physicians, nurses, and team members as we continually strive to improve outcomes and transform cardiovascular care for our communities."

The ACC's NCDR is known as one of cardiology's most established and comprehensive registries. It consists of seven separate registries, with participants dedicated to delivering evidence-based cardiovascular care aimed at improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs. The ACC Accreditation Services also provide hospitals with valuable resources to address and bridge gaps in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

The ACC Commendation

Cathleen Biga, President of the ACC, affirmed their pride in acknowledging the hospitals within the AdventHealth West Florida Division. She commented, "The ACC is proud to recognize all eligible hospitals within the AdventHealth West Florida Division as some of the ACC's top-quality providers of 2024. These leaders and hospital teams are providing dependable, comprehensive treatment for cardiovascular patients based on current clinical guideline recommendations and standards from the National Clinical Data Registry and ACC Accreditation products."

For more information, visit www.ACC.org.