Officials at Catholic Health Services announced that The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Stroke Rehabilitation Certification has been awarded to St. Catherine’s Rehabilitation Hospitals. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to providing safe and effective patient care.

St. Catherine’s Rehabilitation Hospitals have undergone rigorous on-site review where Joint Commission experts evaluated compliance with national disease-specific care standards as well as with Stroke Rehabilitation-specific requirements. Clinical practice guidelines and performance measures also were assessed.