Testimonials

“We at Saint Francis Hospital find the Chest Pain Center accreditation extremely precise. The criticism was very valid and constructive and certainly we were able to use it to improve our process. When an organization is faced with any accreditation process, the environment becomes chaotic. We were glad that the Society's site surveyors were relaxed and with their expertise and our expertise, this chaotic process became very harmonic. ”
Shahriar Dadkhah, MD
Director of Cardiology Research
Saint Francis Hospital

“There has been no true standardization and in some instances the ‘Chest Pain Center’ is unfortunately a sign at the door used as an advertising tool. The fact that the society has provided standardization, will benefit the majority who seriously want to positively impact management of heart attack patients with their Chest Pain Center to save lives, improve patient outcomes, and establish an overall community strategy for cardiac care.”
Ahmed El Ghamry Sabe, MD
Executive Director, Cardiovascular Center
Mercy Medical Center

“We had a very good experience with the Chest Pain Center accreditation. We all feared the process to be somewhat like a JCAHO review but found it to be much different. There was a spirit of process improvement and collaboration which put everyone at ease. They were very helpful by giving suggestions to make improvements yet complimenting what we had already achieved. All in all, it was very pleasant.”
Kate Higgins, RN, BSN
Cardiovascular Champion
West Houston Medical Center

“From my perceptive, the accreditation was very, very meaningful. We have committed ourselves to having a world-class cardiovascular program and a major component of that is meeting a nationally established set of criteria. It demonstrates to the physicians in our program, that the board is willing to go to what ever lengths is necessary to support that effort. It demonstrates to the community that our commitment and dedication is there and that they will get the best care possible.”
Thomas E. Cecconi
President and CEO
Mercy Medical Center

“I know firsthand how this program (accreditation) affects patient care delivery. Because of the impact on patient outcomes, specifically mortality, we estimate that 48 patients per year have survived that would have died at our facility just 2 years earlier. We have held this outcome. That did not happen by accident.” Carol L. Joseph, RN, BHA
Director Clinical Decision Support
Genesys Regional Medical Center

“Monroe County Medical Center in Tompkinsville, KY submitted their notebook last week. I attended their CPC committee meeting yesterday. One of the physicians at the hospital mother had a STEMI on Sunday. He was very impressed with their processes and has told everyone in the community that the hospital saved his mother’s life due to their quick response and transfer to a PCI facility.”
Ranee Curtis RN, BSN, CEN, EMT
Saint Thomas Hospital

“We'd like to thank you again for an outstanding site visit experience.  Our associates' feedback was so positive about their interactions with you!  Several of the nurses and techs commented that it was a great learning experience and so “comfortable” to have dialogue in such a “collegial and non-threatening way” during a survey process.  We've already engaged associates in discussions about some of the great suggestions you provided (the STEMI Drawer in the Pyxis, the groin clip prep in the ED, EMS integration with more detailed follow-up and learning experiences...)   This is precisely why Chest Pain Center Accreditation is of such value to us!  It keeps us stimulated in our performance improvement processes and heightens our passion for evidence-based, best practices!”
  Dianne Foster, RN, BSN
Director, Emergency Services
Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital

“I really appreciated the content and the style of the day. There are so many people here that work to make a difference every day on behalf of patients and others so it will be great to share the comments and the best practice recommendations.  On behalf of Texans, thanks for helping us do what we do better.”
Kathy Srokosz, RN, MS
Director, Critical Care and CV Services
Medical Center of Arlington

“Our team found the preparation and survey of great benefit to our organization. The preparation allowed us to examine and benchmark our processes to the latest “evidence based” best practices. Without the Society of Chest Pain Centers resources, it would have been extremely difficult to bring together all the “pieces” necessary to establish a quality Chest Pain program. Also, the process allowed us to bring together groups that do not always work as a team. Now we enjoy working as a focused unit on providing quality Chest Pain care to our patients. The feedback we received from the on-site surveyor's was of great benefit and it was a pleasure to receive recommendations in an atmosphere that was consultative. We truly benefited from the process and know that our patients will benefit as well. We look forward to our continuing affiliation with the Society of Chest Pain Centers and will share our positive experience with other Cleveland Clinic hospitals.”
Daniel W. Sutton, RCP, MPA
Regional Director, Cardiopulmonary Services
Cleveland Clinic, East Market

“You answered all my questions, and again, your sweet response and genuine concern for our accreditation experience blows me away! SCPC just isn't the “ordinary” accreditation experience...you all are very special!!!!!!!!!”
Lisa Archer, RN, BSN
Quality Improvement Coordinator
Northeast Regional Medical Center

“The Chest Pain Society really does walk the talk of partnership and a QI focus.”
Angela Westergard
Affinity Health

“As the EMS representative I am very pleased with the relationship that this process has fostered between Menorah staff and Med-ACT. I appreciate the in depth questioning of the EMS crew during the site visit.”
Johnson County EMS in Overland Park, Kansas

“What a positive and wonderful experience the Chest Pain Accreditation Survey was for Cary Hospital. Dr. Desai, our cardiologist, found me this morning to be sure we pursue Heart Failure Accreditation. Thank you for helping us be better healthcare professionals and making  a difference for patients.” Christine Cooper, RN, CEN
Director, Emergency Services
WakeMed Cary Hospital

“I just wanted to say thank you for everything yesterday and for making a very stressful event so much fun and a wonderful learning experience. I cannot say enough about you guys….you were wonderful. I only wish everyday at work was like yesterday! You should be very proud of the fantastic job you do and the way you can put people at ease.” Brenda O'Connell, RN, BSN
Trauma Nurse Coordinator
Carolinas Hospital System

“I wanted to take a moment to thank you both again for your time and energy during our CPC accreditation survey today.  I am very proud of what our facility has accomplished over the last year in refining and improving the manner in which we care for cardiac patients.  Your insights and guidance were invaluable and we look forward to a long and fruitful relationship with your organization.”   Lee B. Chaykin
Chief Executive Officer
University Hospital and Medical Center

“I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciated the helpful suggestions that you gave to me on our conference calls and the encouragement.  You made it all less stressful and I appreciated it greatly.  We will take all of your suggestions and implement many of them immediately.  Thank you once again for everything.” Linda Rinker RN
ED Nurse Manager FHF