Newport Hospital’s Total Joint Center Awarded Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Knee Replacement from The Joint Commission
Newport Hospital is proud to announce that it has earned The Joint Commission's prestigious Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification by meeting rigorous performance standards. This esteemed recognition underscores the hospital's commitment to providing superior orthopedic care and achieving the highest standards of patient safety and quality.
The certification, offered in collaboration with the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, focuses on pre-surgical orthopedic consultations, rehabilitation activities post hospitalization or ambulatory surgical center admission, and follow-up visits with the orthopedic surgeon.
“This advanced certification, achieved through the hard work and dedication of our multidisciplinary team, reflects Newport Hospital's unwavering commitment to excellence,” reports Valentin Antoci, MD, PhD, the medical director for the total joint replacement program at Newport Hospital. “By opting for advanced certification directly, we have demonstrated our resolve to go beyond basic standards and deliver exceptional, patient-centric care.”
“This is an incredible achievement for the Total Joint Center here at Newport Hospital,” said Crista Durand, MBA, FACHE, president of Newport Hospital. “This talented group works daily to create outcomes and a standard of care for our patients that are top in the country. To be recognized for that dedication is impressive.”
The Joint Commission’s Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement highlights several key benefits for patients: Enhanced Patient Care, Improved Outcomes, Patient-Centered Approach, Multidisciplinary Collaboration, and Continuous Improvement.
"We are incredibly proud of this achievement and all those who made it possible," said Jeffrey Gaines, MD, chief medical officer for Newport Hospital. "This advanced certification is a testament to the dedication and expertise of our entire team. From our skilled surgeons to our compassionate nursing staff, rehabilitation specialists and entire support teams, everyone played a vital role in reaching this milestone. This represents an incredible collaboration between Newport Hospital, University Orthopedics, the Lifespan Orthopedics Institute and The Total Joint Center at The Miriam Hospital. Our patients can trust that they are receiving the top-tier care they have come to expect from Newport Hospital, and that meets the highest standards set by The Joint Commission."
For more information, please visit The Joint Commission website.