Firelands first in region for joint replacement accreditation with distinction
(Sandusky, Ohio) Firelands Regional Medical Center was named an Advanced Joint Replacement with Distinction Center by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC). This accreditation affirms that the Firelands’ orthopedic total joint care team provides high-quality services. The ACHC awards accreditations through an external independent process of evaluation.
The accreditation looks at the entire care process for elective joint replacement patients from start to finish. One major focus is on the patient’s self-evaluation of their functional ability following the operation. This accreditation differentiates the orthopedic joint replacement services at Firelands because they can handle cases at a higher level, including more complex cases for inpatients and outpatients. Also, more education hours are required for this higher level, and Firelands also exceeded that expectation. “Overall, strong process and structure were in place to support optimal patient care,” said Senior Director of Quality and Patient Satisfaction Sheri Johnson. “The level of engagement from the perioperative staff and the program medical director was evident to the surveyors.”
Firelands Regional Medical Center is the first in its region to achieve this accreditation, specifically in Erie, Huron and Ottawa counties. “Many people in our medical center and offices have worked to make this happen, and they all deserve many thanks,” said orthopedic surgeon Robert Carlisle II, M.D. of Sandusky Orthopedics. “We can offer top-of-the-line joint replacement surgery so patients don’t need to go east or west to a bigger health system. We have a team at Firelands Health that has gone through extra training, stays up to date with the research and are willing to go the extra mile to help their patients.”
Those who are interested in discussing a possible total joint procedure may call the Sandusky Orthopedics office at 419-625-4900.
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About Sandusky Orthopedics
Orthopedic care at Firelands Physician Group Sandusky Orthopedics involves a multidisciplinary team approach. Their highly-trained group of board-certified and board-eligible orthopedic surgeons specialize in surgical and nonsurgical procedures to treat musculoskeletal disorders ranging from mild to debilitating. They work closely with physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians, neurologists, pain specialists, physical therapists, and nurse practitioners on an as-needed basis to provide care specific to each patient’s needs. They use minimally invasive procedures whenever possible to reduce pain and increase recovery speed. This includes robotic assistance on certain orthopedic procedures to receive the best outcomes.
