Our Lady of Lourdes Heart Hospital Receives TAVR Recertification
June 13, 2024
The first nationally certified program in Acadiana, Heart Hospital lauded for its patient care processes and increased quality measurement.
LAFAYETTE, La. – Our Lady of Lourdes Heart Hospital, Acadiana’s first nationally certified Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) program, recently had its certification renewed by the American College of Cardiology.
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) recognized the Heart Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients who receive transcatheter valve repair and replacement procedures. Heart Hospital was awarded Transcatheter Valve Certification based on evaluation of the staff’s ability to meet standards for multidisciplinary teams, formalized training, shared decision-making and registry performance.
“I am extremely proud of our team for being the first in the region to earn this prestigious certification and maintain the expertise and outcomes necessary to warrant recertification,” said Julian Briggs, RN, Heart Services Vice President and Our Lady of Lourdes Heart Hospital Chief Operating Officer. “This honor is further evidence that our physicians, nurses, and other team members are committed to providing the best possible service and experience for Acadiana families.”
The ACC’s Transcatheter Valve Certification is an external review and certification process that pairs with established national clinical databases to monitor patient safety and real-world outcomes related to transcatheter valve therapies. Participation in established national clinical databases such as the STS/ACC TVT Registry is required for hospitals interested in achieving Transcatheter Valve Certification.
“Our Lady of Lourdes Heart Hospital has demonstrated its commitment to providing Acadiana families with excellent heart care,” said Phillip D. Levy, MD, FACC, chair of the ACC accreditation management board. “ACC Accreditation Services is proud to award the Heart Hospital with Transcatheter Valve Certification.”
The certification uses established national clinical measures to support clinical decisions and links process improvement to patient outcomes. Hospitals that achieve Transcatheter Valve Certification learn best practices for implementing evidence-based medicine to support patient-centered decision making and can track key performance metrics to better identify opportunities for improvement.
The ACC offers U.S. and international hospitals like Heart Hospital access to a comprehensive suite of cardiac accreditation services designed to optimize patient outcomes and improve hospital financial performance. These services are focused on all aspects of cardiac care, including transcatheter valve therapies.
About Our Lady of Lourdes Health
Founded by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady in 1949, Our Lady of Lourdes Health is a not–for–profit Catholic healthcare ministry based in Lafayette, Louisiana. With a regional acute care medical center that employs more than 2,800 people, Our Lady of Lourdes Health offers a physician staff of over 850 doctors in a variety of medical and surgical specialties. Lourdes’ services include Centers of Excellence in the areas of Orthopedics, Stroke and a Robotic Surgery Program. Lourdes is home to the only burn unit in Southwest Louisiana and a Commission on Cancer-accredited oncology program. Our Lady of Lourdes operates Our Lady of Lourdes Heart Hospital, a premier 32-bed cardiac facility, and Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital, offering the area’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Level III Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. With additional services including multiple clinics, four imaging locations and a primary care physician network, Lourdes provides easy access to comprehensive care throughout the community. Our Lady of Lourdes is part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System and is driven by its mission to serve all God’s people, especially those most in need. Discover more at LourdesRMC.com.