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Thursday 1:52 CST, February 23, 2012

Advanced Certification in Disease-Specific Care


Disease-Specific Care Certification is available at two levels, core and advanced. Both are evaluated through the same set of Disease-Specific Care standards. However, the advanced certification programs must meet additional, clinically specific requirements and expectations. The Joint Commission offers Advanced Certification for the following conditions and procedures: 

  • Chronic Kidney Disease Learn More
    Developed in conjunction with the National Kidney Foundation
     
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Learn More
    Developed in conjunction with the National Lung Association
     
  • Heart Failure Learn More
    Developed in conjunction with the American Heart Association
     
  • Inpatient Diabetes Care Learn More
    Developed in conjunction with the American Diabetes Association
     
  • Primary Stroke Center  Learn More
    Developed in conjunction with the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
     
  • Comprehensive Stroke Centers Learn More 
    Developed in conjunction with the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
     
  • Lung Volume Reduction Surgery Learn More
    Certification is required for Medicare reimbursement.
     
  • Ventricular Assist Device for Destination Therapy Learn More
    Certification is required for Medicare reimbursement

 

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