Primary Stroke Center CertificationPrimary Stroke Center Certification from DNV Healthcare is an opportunity for healthcare organizations providing stroke treatment to demonstrate their commitment to excellence. In a growing number of states, PSC Certification goes beyond "prestige" and directly impacts patient volumes. In Texas, for example, The State Department of Health Services requires local ambulance services to deliver stroke victims to the nearest certified stroke center. DNV is one of only two state-authorized certifiying agencies in Texas.
DNV's PSC Certification program incorporates elements from our NIAHO® hospital accreditation standards as well as requirements from the Guidelines of the Brain Attack Coalition and Recommendations of the American Stroke Association.
Hospitals seeking and maintaining a Primary Stroke Center Certification must participate in the Medicare program and be in compliance with the CoPs which may be demonstrated by maintaining accreditation with DNV or another approved CMS-approved accreditation organization.
Certification Survey ProcessThe objective of DNV assessment activities is to determine the PSC’s compliance with the requirements through observations, interviews, and document review. During a PSC certification audit, DNV will:
The new Primary Stroke Center Certification (PSC) from DNV Healthcare reflects requirements from DNV hospital accreditation (based on our NIAHO® standards), the CMS Conditions of Participation for hospitals (CoPs), ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System Requirements, the Guidelines of the Brain Attack Coalition and Recommendations of the American Stroke Association.
Hospitals seeking and maintaining a Primary Stroke Center must participate in the Medicare program and be in compliance with the CoPs which may be demonstrated by maintaining accreditation with DNV or another approved CMS-approved accreditation organization.
Certification Survey ProcessThe objective of DNV assessment activities is to determine the PSC’s compliance with the requirements through observations, interviews, and document review. During a PSC certification audit, DNV will:
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