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Denver, CO, September 25, 2018 --(PR.com)-- HealthONE's Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
today announced that it has earned The Joint Commission's Certificate of Distinction in the Management
of Total Joint Hip and Knee Replacement. The Certificate of Distinction is a symbol of quality that
reflects an organization's commitment to providing safe and effective patient care.
Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center underwent a rigorous on-site review on September 5, 2018. Joint
Commission experts evaluated compliance with national disease-specific care standards as well as with
the Total Joint Hip and Knee specific requirements. Clinical practice guidelines and performance
measures also were assessed.
Established in 2002 and awarded for a two-year period, The Joint Commission's Disease-Specific Care
Certification evaluates clinical programs across the continuum of care and addresses three core areas:
"Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center has thoroughly demonstrated a high level of care for patients
with Total Joint Hip and Knee Replacement,” said Patrick Phelan, executive director, Hospital Business
Development, The Joint Commission. “We commend Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center for
becoming a leader in Total Joint Hip and Knee Replacement care, potentially providing a higher standard
of service for Total Joint Hip and Knee Replacement patients in its community.”
"Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center is pleased to receive Disease-Specific Care Certification from
The Joint Commission, the premier health care quality improvement and accrediting body in the nation,”
added Maureen Tarrant, President & CEO at Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center “The certification
provides us with the framework to create a culture of excellence for those in our community.”
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around the world. With more than 80 specialties, 1,200 specialists and primary care physicians and 1,800
employees, P/SL and Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children is the only tertiary/quaternary combined
pediatric and adult hospital in this region. Leading comprehensive services include the Center for
Minimally Invasive Surgery, Cardiovascular Services, Cancer Care, Blood & Marrow Transplant, Labor
& Delivery/Mom & Baby, Maternal-Fetal Care, Orthopedics, Spine, Kidney/Liver Transplant,
Hyperbaric Medicine, Wound Healing, Infectious Disease and more. For more information, please visit
www.pslmc.com.
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Contact Information:
Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center
Christy Maraone
720-754-2557
Contact via Email
pslmc.com
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