Bluegrass Community Hospital awarded Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification from The Joint Commission

VERSAILLES, Ky. (May 30, 2024) – Bluegrass Community Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification.

Bluegrass Community Hospital underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review in March of 2024. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with related certification standards including stroke program management and facilitating quality stroke clinical care. Joint Commission standards are developed in consultation with healthcare experts and providers, measurement experts and patients. The reviewers also conducted onsite observations and interviews.

Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification recognizes healthcare organizations committed to striving for excellence and fostering continuous improvement in patient safety and quality of care,” says Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN, executive vice president of Accreditation and Certification Operations and chief nursing officer of The Joint Commission. “We commend Bluegrass Community 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.”

“We congratulate Bluegrass Community for this outstanding achievement,” says Nancy Brown, chief executive officer, the American Stroke Association. “This certification reflects its commitment to providing the highest quality of care for stroke patients.”

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every 40 seconds, someone has a stroke int the United States. When a stroke occurs, every minute matters. Bluegrass Community Hospital provides 24/7 emergency care close to home, including higher levels of stroke care as a Joint Commission Acute Stroke Ready Hospital.