From the moment you feel chest pain, our team of heart experts takes control of the situation, making rapid and collaborative decisions about your care all the way from the ambulance to your hospital bedside.
That's part of what it means to be an accredited Chest Pain Center. All HCA Virginia hospitals have earned this distinction from the Society of Chest Pain Centers (SCPC).
For patients, this means the highest level of care starts from the onset of symptoms. Everyone from emergency dispatchers to catheterization lab techs to hospital discharge is involved in your care. Following the model set by the SCPC, HCA Virginia plans and organizes the delivery of care in this proven systematic manner.
What is a Chest Pain Center?
A Chest Pain Center earns its accreditation through an evaluation of the care surrounding the treatment of patients who present symptoms of a heart attack. The Society of Chest Pain Centers evaluates healthcare organizations for their response to chest pain patients. The SCPC not only provides accreditation, but also provides process improvement support. At HCA Virginia, we continually evolve and train to improve our emergency chest pain processes and procedures.
Quality Care Means Better Outcomes
Earning this accreditation ensures that HCA Virginia meets or exceeds quality-of-care measures based on improving the process for the care of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients.
All HCA Virginia locations are accredited Chest Pain Centers,providing quality care for your emergency.
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