Hendrick Health recognized for excellence with ACC Transcatheter Valve Certification

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized Hendrick Health for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients receiving transcatheter valve repair and replacement procedures.

Hendrick Health was awarded Transcatheter Valve Certification in April based on evaluation of the staff’s ability to meet standards for multidisciplinary care, formalized training, shared decision-making and registry performance.

The ACC’s Transcatheter Valve Certification is an external review and certification process that pairs with established national clinical databases to monitor patient safety and real-world outcomes related to transcatheter valve therapies. Participation in established national clinical databases such as the STS/ACC TVT Registry is required for hospitals interested in achieving Transcatheter Valve Certification.

“Hendrick Health has demonstrated its commitment to providing the region of Abilene, Texas, with excellent heart care,” said Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC, chair of the ACC Accreditation Management Board. “ACC Accreditation Services is proud to award Hendrick Health with Transcatheter Valve Certification.”

The certification uses established national clinical measures to support clinical decisions and links process improvement to patient outcomes. Hospitals that achieve Transcatheter Valve Certification learn best practices for implementing evidence-based medicine to support patient-centered decision-making and can track key performance metrics to better identify opportunities for improvement.

“Achieving TAVR accreditation is a meaningful milestone for our entire team and a reflection of Hendrick Health’s unwavering commitment to quality, safety and patient-centered care,” said Jonathan Urbanczyk, DO, an interventional cardiologist with Hendrick Clinic Cardiology. “This recognition validates the rigorous standards we uphold every day, from clinical outcomes and multidisciplinary collaboration to continuous performance improvement. Most importantly, it reinforces our promise to provide advanced, evidence-based heart valve therapies close to home for the patients and families we serve. This accreditation moves us one step closer to our vision of Hendrick as a true center of excellence in cardiovascular care."

The ACC offers U.S. and international hospitals, such as Hendrick Health, access to a comprehensive suite of cardiac accreditation services designed to optimize patient outcomes and improve hospital financial performance. These services cover all aspects of cardiac care, including transcatheter valve therapies.