The American College of Cardiology (ACC) awarded Cooper University Hospital the Cardiac Cath Lab Accreditation in August based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the team’s ability to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients who come to the cardiac catheterization lab in Camden.
Hospitals that have demonstrated exceptional competency in treating patients who require cardiac catheterization have standardized their assessment processes to ensure quality and patient safety. They ensure that care in the procedure room—including sedation, infection control, radiation safety, universal protocols, and time-out procedures—is fully coordinated. Additionally, they have mastered the appropriate transfer to a cath lab recovery unit to better monitor and track complications, enhance physician-to-patient communication, improve communication with patient families, and provide clear discharge instructions and follow-up information.
Cardiac Cath Lab Accreditation from the ACC involves a multi-faceted clinical process that includes completing a gap analysis, examining variances in care, developing an action plan, undergoing a rigorous onsite review, and monitoring for sustained success. Improved methods and strategies for patient care include streamlining processes, implementing guidelines and standards, and adopting best practices. Facilities that achieve accreditation meet or exceed an array of stringent criteria and have organized a team of doctors, nurses, clinicians, and administrative staff who earnestly support efforts leading to improved patient outcomes.
Our sincere congratulations to the dedicated professionals on our Cath Lab team on this meaningful achievement.
