Joint Commission will accredit VAD programs
Accreditation Connection, April 16, 2007
Hospitals that implant ventricular assist devices (VAD) as destination therapy are now eligible to receive certification from The Joint Commission, the agency announced on its Web site.
CMS plans to provide coverage for VAD to some Medicare beneficiaries, but hospitals must be VAD certified to receive reimbursement for the service. The Joint Commission standards will address:
- Delivering or facilitating clinical care
- Performance measurement
- Supporting self-management
- Program management
- Clinical information management
To view the full list of VAD recommendations, click here.
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