Sanford receives primary plus stroke center certification
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Jon Berg
Sanford Media – Bismarck Region
(701) 323-6512 / jon.berg@sanfordhealth.org
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BISMARCK, N.D., June 16, 2020 — Sanford Health in Bismarck recently received certification from DNV GL Healthcare as a Primary Plus Stroke Center, affirming the hospital’s readiness to handle a full range of stroke-related medical problems.
“This certification lets our community and surrounding rural hospitals know we are committed to providing the best stroke care and have the vital resources available 24/7,” said Sam Richter, stroke coordinator at Sanford Bismarck. “It’s a combination of the right equipment, personnel and training to quickly assess and treat strokes. This includes the ability to treat very complex stroke syndromes through catheter-based treatment removing blood clots in the brain.”
“Achieving certification validates all the effort we have put into this program ensuring the health and safety of our patients,” said Dr. Andrew Miller, interventional radiologist at Sanford Bismarck.
The DNV GL Healthcare Primary Plus Stroke Center Certification is based on standards set forth by the Brain Attack Coalition and the American Stroke Association, and affirms that the medical center addresses the full spectrum of stroke care — diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and education — and establishes clear metrics to evaluate outcomes.
“Achieving certification shows commitment to excellence,” says Patrick Horine, CEO of DNV GL Healthcare. “And it helps demonstrate to your community that you are performing at the highest level.”
According to the National Stroke Association, stroke is a leading cause of death, killing nearly 130,000 people each year, and is a leading cause of serious, long-term adult disability. Because stroke or “brain attack” affects blood flow to the brain, rapid and effective treatment can save lives and provide the best chance of limiting the extent of long-term damage.
About Sanford Health
Sanford Health, one of the largest health systems in the United States, is dedicated to the integrated delivery of health care, genomic medicine, senior care and services, global clinics, research and affordable insurance. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization includes 44 hospitals, 1,400 physicians and more than 200 Good Samaritan Society senior care locations in 26 states and nine countries. Nearly $1 billion in gifts from philanthropist Denny Sanford have transformed how Sanford Health improves the human condition. For information, visit sanfordhealth.org.
About DNV GL Healthcare
DNV GL is a world-leading certification body that helps businesses assure the performance of their organizations, products, people, facilities and supply chains through certification, verification, assessment, and training services.
Within healthcare, DNV GL helps its customers achieve excellence by improving quality and patient safety through hospital accreditation, disease-specific certifications and quality-management training.
The DNV GL operates in more than 100 countries. Our 16,000 professionals are dedicated to helping its customers make the world safer, smarter and greener.
For more information about DNV GL – Healthcare, visit dnvglcert.com/healthcare.
