Parkview Whitley, Kosciusko Receive Stroke Certification From The Joint Commission
March 8, 2025 at 1:00 a.m.
FORT WAYNE – Parkview Whitley Hospital and Parkview Kosciusko Hospital each recently received Primary Stroke Certification from The Joint Commission.
Parkview Whitley Hospital was recertified after first receiving initial certification in the fall of 2022. Parkview Kosciusko Hospital received its initial certification as a Primary Stroke Center after previously being certified as an Acute Stroke Ready facility in 2022 when it operated as an outpatient center (Parkview Warsaw).
Stroke certification recognizes a hospital's achievement in delivering evidence-based care rooted in the latest science and advancement of stroke care, according to the release from Parkview Health. Facilities undergo an onsite review by Joint Commission reviewers who evaluate compliance with certification standards, including stroke program management, delivery and facilitation of clinical care and performance measures. Joint Commission standards are developed in consultation with health care experts and providers, measurement experts and patients, the release states. The reviewers also conducted onsite observations and interviews.
"We're proud to once again be certified by The Joint Commission for the quality of stroke care being provided at Parkview Whitley and Parkview Kosciusko hospitals," said Scott Gabriel, market president, Parkview Health Northwest. "Time is a factor for patients suffering a stroke, so being able to provide high-quality, evidence-based care as close to home as possible for patients is critically important."
Stroke is the No. 5 leading cause of death in the U.S. and a leading cause of disability, according to the American Stroke Association, and 1 in 4 people who have a stroke are at risk of having another. Stroke risk increases with age and can be impacted by several factors including high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and tobacco use, but risks can be reduced by taking preventive measures and managing chronic conditions. An abnormal heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation can also increase the risk of stroke and can be challenging to identify.
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FORT WAYNE – Parkview Whitley Hospital and Parkview Kosciusko Hospital each recently received Primary Stroke Certification from The Joint Commission.
Parkview Whitley Hospital was recertified after first receiving initial certification in the fall of 2022. Parkview Kosciusko Hospital received its initial certification as a Primary Stroke Center after previously being certified as an Acute Stroke Ready facility in 2022 when it operated as an outpatient center (Parkview Warsaw).
Stroke certification recognizes a hospital's achievement in delivering evidence-based care rooted in the latest science and advancement of stroke care, according to the release from Parkview Health. Facilities undergo an onsite review by Joint Commission reviewers who evaluate compliance with certification standards, including stroke program management, delivery and facilitation of clinical care and performance measures. Joint Commission standards are developed in consultation with health care experts and providers, measurement experts and patients, the release states. The reviewers also conducted onsite observations and interviews.
"We're proud to once again be certified by The Joint Commission for the quality of stroke care being provided at Parkview Whitley and Parkview Kosciusko hospitals," said Scott Gabriel, market president, Parkview Health Northwest. "Time is a factor for patients suffering a stroke, so being able to provide high-quality, evidence-based care as close to home as possible for patients is critically important."
Stroke is the No. 5 leading cause of death in the U.S. and a leading cause of disability, according to the American Stroke Association, and 1 in 4 people who have a stroke are at risk of having another. Stroke risk increases with age and can be impacted by several factors including high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and tobacco use, but risks can be reduced by taking preventive measures and managing chronic conditions. An abnormal heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation can also increase the risk of stroke and can be challenging to identify.