AACVPR awards Munson Medical Center program its endorsement
Munson Medical Center’s Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation Program was recently recertified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) for its commitment to improving the quality of life by enhancing standards of care.
The Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation Program, located at Munson Community Health Center, is designed to help patients return to the highest level of function and independence possible following a heart attack, coronary artery bypass surgery, or other cardiovascular problem.
“The certification from the AACVPR tells our patients that we are meeting the highest standards that represent the best practices for cardiovascular rehabilitation care,” said Jodi Radtke, R.N.-C, coordinator for Munson Medical Center’s program. “We are grateful for the review and recertification of the program.”
The recertification process involved extensive documentation of the program’s practices. The AACVPR program certification is the only peer-review accreditation process designed to review individual programs for adherence to standards and guidelines developed and published by the AACVPR and other professional societies. Munson Medical Center’s program was reviewed by the AACVPR Program Certification Committee and certification was awarded by the AACVPR Board of Directors.
AACVPR-certified programs are recognized as leaders in cardiovascular rehabilitation. The recertification is valid for three years.