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October 29, 2019 – Westside Regional Medical Center’s stroke program has earned The Joint Commission’s Advanced Thrombectomy-Capable Certification. This certification validates the hospital meets rigorous standards when performing mechanical thrombectomy procedures, a procedure used to remove a blood clot from the brain during an ischemic stroke.  
 
Westside Regional underwent a thorough onsite review on October 4, 2019. During the visit, a  Joint Commission reviewer evaluated compliance with related certification standards. Joint Commission standards are developed in consultation with health care experts and providers, measurement experts and patients. The reviewer also conducted onsite observations and interviews. 
 
“Our physicians and staff are dedicated to providing exceptional patient care, every day,” said Barbara Simmons, R.N., CEO of Westside Regional Medical Center. “Timely stroke care is essential, and our team is prepared to deliver life-saving treatment at a moment’s notice.”
 
“The Joint Commission’s Advanced Thrombectomy-Capable Certification recognizes health care organizations committed to fostering continuous quality improvement in patient safety and quality of care,” says Mark Pelletier, RN, MS, chief operating officer, Accreditation and Certification Operations, and chief nursing executive, The Joint Commission. “We commend Westside Regional Medical Center for using certification to reduce variation in its clinical processes and to strengthen its program structure and management framework for stroke patients.”
 
 
About Westside Regional Medical Center
Westside Regional Medical Center is a facility of HCA East Florida. Founded in 1974, Westside Regional Medical Center has evolved into a 250-bed medical center that provides outstanding emergency and inpatient care. The hospital offers open-heart surgery, minimally invasive and robotic surgery and orthopedic surgery. Westside also offers offsite emergency care at Westside Emergency Room in Davie. We are committed to utilizing the latest technology to provide innovative services to the communities we serve. 
 
For more information visit www.westsideregional.com or call 954-370-5585.
 
 
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Aventura Hospital and Medical Center + Highlands Regional Medical Center + JFK Medical Center +
 JFK Medical Center North Campus + Kendall Regional Medical Center + Lawnwood Regional Medical Center + Mercy Hospital + Northwest Medical Center + Palms West Hospital + Plantation General Hospital + Raulerson Hospital + St. Lucie Medical Center + University Hospital & Medical Center + Westside Regional Medical Center