Local rehab hospital earns Gold Seal of Approval - Rehabilitation Hospital of Southwest Virginia

There is absolutely nothing in here that tells me that the RESULTS are better in this hospital than other hospitals. I don't give a crap about how well you do processes. Call that hospital CEO(Georgeanne Cole, CEO) and demand to know what the RESULTS are; tPA efficacy, 30 day deaths, 100% recovery.
Big f*cking whoopee.

You can check out Joint Commission standards here:

 http://www.jointcommission.org/assets 

 I saw absolutely nothing about what should be done the first week or anything about measuring 30-day deaths and 100% recovery.  God, these people are worse than worthless. Complacent good-for-nothings.

The puffery piece here:
http://www.heraldcourier.com/workittricities/business_news/local-rehab-hospital-earns-gold-seal-of-approval/article_70b5f97e-36ee-11e5-8bfa-83f3b244168b.html

he Rehabilitation Hospital of Southwest Virginia has earned certification for Disease-Specific Care in stroke rehabilitation. The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approva was awarded to the hospital for its compliance with the organization’s national standards for healthcare quality and safety for stroke rehabilitation.
“By choosing to have The Joint Commission evaluate our stroke program, we are making a significant investment in the quality of patient care. The Joint Commission certification provides us a framework to take our hospital to the next level and helps create a culture of excellence,” said Georgeanne Cole, CEO of the Rehabilitation Hospital of Southwest Virginia. “This is a major step toward continually improving the care we provide and offering patients peace of mind knowing they are getting quality care at the industry’s highest standard.”

To earn the certification, the Rehabilitation Hospital of Southwest Virginia underwent a rigorous on-site survey on June 6, 2015. A surveyor with expertise in the care of patients with neurological issues from the Joint Commission evaluated the hospital’s stroke rehabilitation program for compliance with standards of care specific to the needs of patients and families, including the provision and quality of care, medical staff, leadership and medication management.
"In achieving Joint Commission certification, the Rehabilitation Hospital of Southwest Virginia has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its patients that suffered from a stroke," says Jean Range, M.S., R.N., C.P.H.Q., executive director, Disease-Specific Care Certification, The Joint Commission. “Certification is a voluntary process and I commend them for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it serves.”
Studies indicate that 60 percent of stroke survivors can benefit from comprehensive rehabilitation. Eighty percent of patients receiving this level of therapy return to their homes, work, schools or active retirement, according to the National Rehabilitation Caucus. The Joint Commission’s acknowledgement of the Rehabilitation Hospital of Southwest Virginia’s continuum of care for stroke offers patients and families peace of mind in knowing they are getting quality stroke care for maximized results. (But they don't say how many of their patients return to their former lives)