SACRAMENTO — Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento recently achieved The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards.
The certification, offered in collaboration with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, focuses on the pre-surgical orthopedic consultation to the intraoperative, hospitalization or ambulatory surgical center admission, rehabilitation activities, and follow-up visits with an orthopedic surgeon.
The Sacramento medical center is the third Sutter hospital to achieve this certification, joining Sutter’s Memorial Medical Center in Modesto and Novato Community Hospital.
“Years of multidisciplinary collaboration are required to achieve recognition,” says Keegan Kirby, Sutter’s vice president for the musculoskeletal service line.
“Receiving The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval is a testament to the dedication and expertise of our team at Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento,” said Dr. Kent Sheridan, the hospital’s medical director for the musculoskeletal service line. “This achievement showcases our commitment to providing the highest quality orthopedic care to our patients, ensuring they receive the best possible outcomes throughout their healthcare journey.”
