Baptist Health Medical Center-North Little Rock has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Certification in Spine Surgery (ACSS) by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards.
Offered in collaboration with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the certification helps organizations provide consistent communication and collaboration among all healthcare providers involved in the care of the patient.
Baptist Health Medical Center-North Little Rock underwent a rigorous onsite review. During the visit, a Joint Commission reviewer evaluated compliance with related certification standards including: clinical information management, program management, supporting self-management, and delivering or facilitating clinical care.
Additionally, performance measurements were reviewed including surgical site infection rates, new neurological deficit, unplanned return visit to the operating room, and patient reported outcomes.