East Brunswick, NJ, 1/31/24 – Sevaro Health has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Ambulatory Health Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards.
The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.
Sevaro Health underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review on 11/20/2023. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with Ambulatory Health Care standards spanning several areas including emergency management, environment of care, credentialing/privileging, leadership, and rights and responsibilities of the individual.
The Joint Commission’s standards are developed in consultation with health care experts and providers, measurement experts and patients. They are informed by scientific literature and expert consensus to help health care organizations measure, assess and improve performance. The surveyors also conducted onsite observations and interviews.
“As a healthcare accreditor, The Joint Commission works with healthcare organizations across care settings to inspire safer and higher quality of care that is more equitable and compassionate,” says Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN, executive vice president of Accreditation and Certification Operations and chief nursing officer, The Joint Commission. “Through collaborating on innovative solutions and evidence-based resources and tools, The Joint Commission helps drive improvement while maintaining accountability through our leading survey methods and standards. We commend Sevaro Health for its commitment to advance safety, quality, equity and compassion for all patients.”
“As a vascular neurologist and the CEO of Sevaro Health, I am immensely proud of our team’s hard work in achieving Joint Commission certification.” says Raj Narula, MD, FOunder and CEO of Sevaro. “This milestone is not just a testament to our commitment to excellence in healthcare, but also a promise to our patients that they are receiving the highest quality of neurological care.”
“In the ever-evolving landscape of telemedicine, we continue to push boundaries and innovate, ensuring that access to top-tier neurological care is a reality for communities across the country.” Said Dr. Ruchir Shah, Director of Clinical Service Lines & Quality.
“As the Senior Vice President of Clinical Quality at Sevaro Health, overseeing our journey to Joint Commission certification has been both a challenging and incredibly rewarding experience. Our preparation was meticulous and comprehensive, involving every level of our clinical team. We focused on enhancing our telemedicine protocols, ensuring robust patient safety measures, and continuously improving our care delivery systems. This certification stands as a testament to our unwavering commitment to clinical excellence and to setting new standards in telehealth. It’s a proud moment for all of us who are dedicated to providing top-quality care to our patients every day.” Said Rebecca Toney
For more information, please visit The Joint Commission website.
About Sevaro Health
Sevaro Health stands at the forefront of the teleneurology and medical technology landscape, committed to delivering expert virtual neurological care that is rooted in compassion, collaboration, and data-driven telemedicine. Our services are designed to empower partner hospitals and healthcare systems, enhancing their capacity to provide superior neurological care and save lives.
At the heart of our innovation is Synapse 2.0, a game-changing solution in the world of virtual neurology. This technology streamlines acute care by connecting hospital staff directly to an on-call vascular neurologist within 45 seconds, bypassing traditional call centers. Furthermore, Synapse 2.0 allows for seamless documentation, connection to EMRs, video platforms and imaging solutions like Brainomix, Rapid AI and Viz.AI. In emergency neurological care, where every second counts, this rapid response capability is not just innovative – it’s life-saving.
Our mission is driven by a commitment to empower patients by breaking down geographical barriers in access to healthcare. Through our pioneering approach and continuous innovation, Sevaro Health is redefining the standards of telemedicine and neurological care.
Media Contact
Aaron Grijalva, Marketing Manager
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