Virginia Mason Franciscan Health leads the way in high quality orthopedic care in the South Sound and Peninsula – MENAFN.COM

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health leads the way in high quality orthopedic care in the South Sound and Peninsula – MENAFN.COM

" Our patients are our top priority," said David Schultz, senior vice president of operations and service lines for Virginia Mason Franciscan Health."These recognitions reflect Virginia Mason Franciscan Health's commitment to providing top-tier patient care. We are proud of our orthopedic service line and look forward to continually improving our practices moving forward." St. Clare Hospital in Lakewood received the Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification from , an enterprise of quality improvement and patient care practices that help organizations reach rigorous quality standards. The certification by Joint Commission is the only one offered in collaboration with American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, a leading provider of musculoskeletal education to orthopaedic surgeons. The certification focuses on orthopedic care and evaluates patient standards to ensure hospitals are delivering the best quality and care for patients. To earn the award, The Joint Commission conducted an unannounced site visit to evaluate St. Clare Hospital's compliance with key measurements including evidence-based care and clinical practice guidelines. The certification's focus also includes transitions of care from the pre-surgical orthopedic consultation to the intraoperative, hospitalization, rehabilitation activities, and follow-up visits with the orthopedic surgeon. Additionally, St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale