UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids has received Advanced Hip & Knee Replacement Certification from DNV, according to hospital officials.
This certification affirms an organization’s excellence in orthopedic surgery within the scope of hip and knee arthroplasty and related procedures inclusive of initial diagnostic services, surgical services, and therapies related to hip and knee replacement care.
“Advanced Hip & Knee Certification lets our community know we have the resources and commitment to provide the best possible care for hip and knee replacement,” said Julie Sturbaum, St. Luke’s Surgical Services director, in a release. “The community can be confident that we have the right equipment, personnel and training to exhibit excellence in orthopedic surgery within the scope of hip and knee replacement from diagnosis to treatment, education, and rehabilitation.”
The DNV Advanced Hip and Knee Replacement Certification requirements are informed by the ERAS Society Orthopaedic guidelines, the guidelines of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and relevant requirements of the CMS Conditions of Participation for Hospitals.
DNV is a global independent certification, assurance and risk management provider, operating in more than 100 countries.
