UofL Hospital Maintains Top Recognition for Stroke Care | Louisville KY | UofL Health
LOUISVILLE, Ky. –UofL Health – UofL Hospitalhas once again earned theJoint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval®and theAmerican Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Comprehensive Stroke Certification. The. . .
LOUISVILLE, Ky. –UofL Health – UofL Hospitalhas once again earned theJoint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval®and theAmerican Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Comprehensive Stroke Certification. The certification, valid for 24 months, recognizes the hospital’s commitment to delivering the highest level of stroke care. As aComprehensive Stroke Center, UofL Hospital holds the highest level of stroke certification available. This designation reflects the hospital’s ability to care for the most complex stroke cases and provide advanced, around-the-clock treatment and support. Key capabilities include:Offering 24/7 access to dedicated stroke unit beds for stroke specialty careProviding 24/7 neurosurgery, neuro-intervention services and 24/7 access to advanced imaging capabilitiesOffering 24/7 access to the most advanced diagnostic tools, specialists and guideline-recommended treatments for stroke managementProviding a comprehensive approach to provide community stroke outreach, education and follow-up care“Comprehensive Stroke 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 executive, Joint Commission. “We commend UofL Hospital for using Joint Commission’s 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. ”As part of the accreditation process, UofL Hospital underwent a rigorous on-site review with a team from the Joint Commission. Reviewers evaluated compliance with related certification standards, including program leadership, multidisciplinary clinical care, emergency stroke response, performance management, quality improvement, patient safety and coordination of continuity of care. UofL Hospital has long been a leader in stroke care. It was the first Primary Stroke Center in Kentucky and, in 2013, became the first Comprehensive Stroke Center in the state—and one of the first 20 in the nation—to earn this designation from the Joint Commission. Achieving Comprehensive Stroke Center recertification reflects years of collaboration and unwavering commitment to continuous improvement. Teams across multiple disciplines prepared for the evaluation through ongoing performance improvement initiatives, staff education, rigorous reviews of clinical outcomes and standardizing evidence-based protocols to ensure the hospital delivers the highest level of stroke care. “This recertification confirms the exceptional work being performed every day across our organization to improve the outcomes for some of our most critically ill patients,” said Brandi Voigt, MHA, EMT-P, CPPS, CPHQ, system director of stroke care at UofL Health. “I appreciate the extraordinary dedication and commitment to excellence shown by our nurses, physicians, staff and hospital leaders. ”UofL Hospital also recently received the2026 Get With The Guidelines ® – Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus with Target: Type 2 Diabetes™ Honor Rollquality achievement award from the American Heart Association. This award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. For more information about stroke care at UofL Hospital, please visitUofL Health. org/Services/Stroke.