Sanford Bismarck Earns ACC HeartCARE Center Designation for Excellence in Cardiac Care
The American College of Cardiology has recognized Sanford Bismarck for its demonstrated commitment to comprehensive, high-quality culture and cardiovascular care. Sanford Bismarck was awarded the HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence in April based on meeting accreditation criteria, and through their ongoing performance registry reporting.
Hospitals and health systems that have earned an ACC HeartCARE Center designation have met a set of criteria, including participating in at least two ACC Accreditation Services programs, NCDR registries and targeted quality improvement campaigns, such as Patient Navigator Program: Focus MI, that are designed to help hospitals and institutions close gaps in guideline-based care. Sanford Bismarck has been accredited as a Chest Pain Center – Primary PCI through the American College of Cardiology since 2019.
With this new designation, hospitals and health systems can now showcase their elite status and publicly highlight their outstanding commitment to quality for their patients, providers and other stakeholders.
“Sanford Bismarck has shown a strong commitment to delivering outstanding heart care to the Bismarck-Mandan community,” said Steven B. Deitelzweig, M.D., MMM, FACC, chair of the ACC Accreditation Management Board. “ACC Accreditation Services is proud to recognize Sanford Bismarck with the HeartCARE Center designation.”
Hospitals receiving the HeartCARE Center designation from the ACC have demonstrated their commitment to consistent, high-quality cardiovascular care through comprehensive process improvement, disease and procedure-specific accreditation, professional excellence, and community engagement. Sanford Bismarck has proven to be a forward-thinking institution with goals to advance the cause of sustainable quality improvement.
“Earning the ACC HeartCARE Center designation reflects the strength of our entire cardiovascular team and our shared commitment to delivering high-quality, coordinated care,” said Brittney Mueller, vice president of operations, Sanford Bismarck. “By investing in evidence-based practices, national registries and continuous improvement, we’re ensuring patients across the Bismarck-Mandan region receive exceptional heart care close to home.”
The ACC offers U.S. and international hospitals like Sanford Bismarck access to a comprehensive suite of cardiac accreditation services designed to optimize patient outcomes and improve hospital financial performance. These services are focused on all aspects of cardiac care.
The Sanford Health Bismarck Region provides health care to central and western North Dakota, eastern Montana and northern South Dakota. It includes 26 clinics in Bismarck, Mandan, Minot, Dickinson, Williston and Watford City, as well as a Level II trauma center located in Bismarck.