Adena Health welcomes two ambulances to help local hospitals
The vehicles will help those receiving care at the hospitals see quicker transportation times.
Adena Health now offers patients a more convenient option for their spinal care.
The TELIGEN system, used by neurosurgeon Dr. Blake Walker at Adena Orthopedic and Spine Institute, features a miniature camera on a flexible wire. This allows for a high-definition view of the spine through a small incision, according to a community announcement.
“This approach is far less invasive than traditional spine surgery,” Walker said in the announcement. “Patients benefit from even greater surgical precision, a lower risk of infection, and faster recovery times that can allow them to return home in less than 24 hours.”
The institute renewed its advanced certification in spine surgery from The Joint Commission, making it one of only two healthcare organizations in Ohio with this certification.
“Achieving the advanced certification in spine surgery is a tremendous achievement that reflects Adena’s dedication, commitment, and insistence on offering the highest quality-driven spine program,” Dr. James Fleming Jr., spine surgeon and medical director for Adena Orthopedic and Spine Institute, said in the announcement. “The evaluation, data collection, and performance measures that are used follow the most rigorous standards in our field, and a patient’s entire continuum of care — including pre-surgical consultation, surgical performance, and post-surgical rehabilitation and follow up — are stringently evaluated.”
To qualify for the certification, organizations must implement evidence-based care and clinical practice guidelines and participate in the American Spine Registry. They also must provide data across various performance areas and undergo an unannounced onsite review.
“Advanced certification in spine surgery recognizes health care organizations committed to striving for excellence and fostering continuous improvement in patient safety and quality of care,” Ken Grubbs, executive vice president of accreditation and certification operations and chief nursing officer for The Joint Commission, said.
The advanced spine certification is one of several held by specialties within Adena Orthopedic and Spine Institute. The institute also holds certifications for shoulder replacement and advanced total hip and knee replacement.
For more information about Adena Orthopedic and Spine Institute services, visit Adena.org/AOSI or call 740-779-4598.
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