IU Health North awarded Advanced Primary Stroke Certification from The Joint Commission

IU Health North underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review this October.

Written by Charlotte Stefanski, cstefanski@iuhealth.org, writer for IU Health's Metro Region

IU Health North Hospital earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval^® and the American Heart/Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Advanced Primary Stroke Certification.

The hospital underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review this October. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with related certification standards including program management, supporting self-management and delivering and facilitating clinical care.

Joint Commission standards are developed in consultation with health care experts and providers, measurement experts and patients. The reviewers also conducted onsite observations and interviews.

“We’re honored to receive this recognition, which reflects the high standards of patient care we strive for, every day,” says Susanne Crotty, stroke program and quality coordinator at IU Health North. “This recertification is a testament to the dedication and expertise of our teams, who work tirelessly to support patients and their families. Being awarded the Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification once again affirms the exceptional stroke care we deliver and reinforces our ongoing commitment to the health and well‑being of the communities we serve.”

“Advanced Primary Stroke Certification recognizes healthcare organizations committed to striving for excellence and fostering continuous improvement in patient safety and quality of care,” says Ken Grubbs, executive vice president of Accreditation and Certification Operations and chief nursing officer, The Joint Commission. “We commend IU Health North Hospital for using The Joint Commission certification process to reduce variation in clinical processes and to strengthen its clinical program to drive safer, higher quality and more compassionate care for individuals served.”

For more information, visit The Joint Commission website.

Pictured from left to right: Kristi Curry, supervisor of Imaging Services; Manpreet Kaur, Emergency department registered nurse; Susanne Crotty, stroke clinical and quality coordinator; Kaci Elliott, critical care registered nurse; Amber Hinton, critical care clinical nurse specialist; Ashley Bridges, 5B unit co-manager; Sam Bonvillian, 5B unit co-manager; Lindsey Hardesty, Imaging Services specialist.