The Gold Standard for Orthopedic Care in the Area

Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification in collaboration with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR). This advanced certification was developed in response to the growing number of patients undergoing a total hip or total knee replacement and reflects an increased national focus on clinical evidence-based patient care.

WE EARNED IT

The Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Knee Replacement provides evidence-based proof of safe, high quality patient care by meeting rigorous performance standards focusing on pre-surgical orthopedic consultation, operative, hospitalization, rehabilitation, and follow-up visit with the orthopedic surgeon. The standards for advanced certification were developed by health care experts and patients, and evaluated through unannounced, onsite reviews and interviews of the Ohio Valley team. This advanced certification recognizes health care organizations committed to continuous improvement in patient safety, quality of care and strengthening the process for orthopedic patients. Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital ONE of TEN facilities in the State of Ohio with ADVANCED CERTIFICATION for TOTAL HIP AND KNEE REPLACEMENT providing CARE YOU CAN TRUST.

Patient-Centered Care- We provide personalized care that is respectful and responsive to the needs of every patient. You and your family are part of the care team and play an important role in every decision.

Patient Education- Your care team assists you with educational resources to support a successful surgery and recovery. We offer education in a variety of ways to meet your needs. Watch our video course online or join us in-person for one of our preoperative classes.

Qualified & Professional Staff on your Care Team- Our staff is educated, trained and competent with the necessary knowledge and skills to provide safe, high-quality care while working together to assess, plan, and manage your care from start to finish. Your nurse Navigator is your clinical support along the way.

Highest Standards for Quality & Safety- Standardized clinical pathways produce organized, efficient, high-quality patient care backed by evidence-based guidelines.

Evidence-Based Outcomes- The Joint Commission recognizes key measurements in patient care as part of the Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement.

• 94% of total joint replacement patients were up and walking within 4 hours of their surgery
• 97% of total joint replacement patients recommend Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital
• Over 99% of participants would recommend the IMPACT Joint Replacement Program

“We are honored that Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital has been recognized for our innovative work and solutions in the area of advanced total hip and total knee replacements,” said Steve Eisentrager, President of Ohio Valley. “And I am very proud of our physicians and staff who work tirelessly to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients who undergo these advanced treatments. We intentionally designed the orthopedics service line and our facilities to be a one-stop program, offering non-surgical treatment, including physician consultations, advanced imaging, therapy, bracing, orthotics, and a walk-in clinic. If surgical care is needed, we offer your choice of an overnight recovery suite or same-day surgery for those undergoing total joint replacements. Orthopedics at Ohio Valley provides personalized care to every patient’s unique needs, and we do it all in Springfield, Ohio to provide our community CARE YOU CAN TRUST.”

About the Joint Commission

Joint Commission certification is nationally recognized as a hallmark of excellence in health care. Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission has made it a mission to continuously improve public health care through the evaluation of health care organizations. As the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care, The Joint Commission evaluates and accredits more than 21,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States.