Beverly Hospital Earns Primary Stroke Center Certification from the Joint Commission
Beverly Hospital Recognized for Excellence in Stroke Care
Beverly, MA – Beverly Hospital has earned certification as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission in recognition of its commitment to providing high-quality care and advancing outcomes for patients experiencing stroke.
The Primary Stroke Center certification recognizes Beverly Hospital’s commitment to adhere to national standards for safety and quality in caring for the specialized needs of stroke patients.
Developed in collaboration with the American Stroke Association, the certification is based on excellence in stroke through achievement of key performance and quality measures, standardized care practices, adherence to clinical guidelines, and comprehensive training and education.
“Achieving Primary Stroke Center certification is a testament to the dedication, expertise and collaborative spirit of our colleagues,” said Tom Sands, FACHE, Market President North Shore and President of Beverly, Addison Gilbert, BayRidge and Anna Jaques Hospitals. “I am incredibly proud of the commitment by our multidisciplinary team to deliver life-saving treatment to patients with urgency, precision and compassion, allowing us to drive positive outcomes for the communities we serve.”
Beverly Hospital underwent a rigorous onsite review to evaluate its practices and compliance with certification standards.
“The Primary Stroke Center certification recognizes healthcare organizations committed to striving for excellence and fostering continuous improvement in patient safety and quality of care,” said Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN, executive vice president of Accreditation and Certification Operations and chief nursing officer for Joint Commission. “We commend Beverly Hospital for using The Joint Commission certification process to reduce variation in clinical processes and to strengthen its clinical program to drive safer, higher quality and more compassionate care for individuals served.”
About Beverly and Addison Gilbert Hospitals
Beverly Hospital is a full-service 373-bed community hospital founded in 1888 that serves more than 13 communities across Massachusetts’ North Shore and Cape Ann. With a medical staff of more than 500 physicians, the hospital provides quality, patient-centered care in maternity, pediatrics, surgical, orthopedics and cardiology, as well as other specialties.
Addison Gilbert Hospital is a 52-bed community hospital located in Gloucester, MA. Since its founding in 1889, Cape Ann residents have turned to the hospital when they needed care. Specialties include radiology, cancer care, pain management, cardiology, chronic disease management, inpatient geriatric services and emergency medicine.
Beverly and Addison Gilbert Hospitals are a part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, a healthcare system that brings together academic medical centers and teaching hospitals, community and specialty hospitals, more than 4,700 physicians and 39,000 employees in a shared mission to expand access to great care and advance the science and practice of medicine through groundbreaking research and education.
