Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall’s Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Re-Certified by Industry Leader
Cornwall, NY – Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall (MSLC) is proud to announce the re-certification of its cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification is recognition of MSLC’s commitment to improving the quality of life of patients by enhancing standards of care.
Cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation programs are designed to help people with cardiovascular problems (e.g., heart attacks, coronary artery bypass graft surgery) and pulmonary problems (e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD], respiratory symptoms) recover faster and live healthier. Both programs include exercise, education, counseling and support for patients and their families.
To earn accreditation, Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall’s cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation program participated in an application process that requires extensive documentation of the program’s practices. AACVPR Program Certification is the only peer-review accreditation process designed to review individual programs for adherence to standards and guidelines developed and published by AACVPR and other related professional societies. Each program’s application is reviewed by the AACVPR Program Certification Committee, and certification is awarded by the AACVPR Board of Directors.
“I am so proud of the Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation team for their dedication to exceptional patient care,” said Daniel Maughan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall. “This certification recognizes the team’s ability to guide patients through recovery with compassion and expertise.”
In 2018, AACVPR moved to an outcomes-based process with performance measurements that represent more meaningful outcomes. Therefore, AACVPR-certified programs are leaders in the cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation field because they offer the most advanced practices available and have proven track records of high quality patient care. AACVPR Program Certification is valid for three years.
To learn more about Rehabilitative Services at MSLC, please visit bit.ly/MSLCCardiacRehab or call (845) 458-4760 to make an appointment.
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About Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall
Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall (MSLC) is one of nine hospitals within the Montefiore Health System (MHS). MSLC is dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of the Hudson Valley. Through its system relationship with MHS, MSLC provides the necessary tertiary and quaternary care to best care for more than 200,000 patients annually. For more information, please visit www.montefioreslc.org.
About AACVPR
Founded in 1985, the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) is a multidisciplinary organization dedicated to the mission of reducing morbidity, mortality and disability from cardiovascular and pulmonary disease through education, prevention, rehabilitation, research and disease management. Central to the core mission is improving the quality of life for patients and their families. Learn more about AACVPR at www.aacvpr.org.
