St. Bernards Receives Prestigious Certification for Advanced Total Hip, Knee Replacement Surgeries

St. Bernards Medical Center has earned a prestigious certification from the nation’s largest medical accrediting body, The Joint Commission, to perform advanced total hip and knee replacement procedures.

This new certification, the Gold Seal of Approval®, represents the highest recognition for St. Bernards meeting or exceeding standards for total hip and knee replacements while also providing safe, quality patient care. The Joint Commission collaborated with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons on the certification, monitoring patient consultations, surgeries, rehabilitation and follow-up visits. To receive approval, St. Bernards recently underwent a rigorous, unannounced, onsite review.

Brian Dickson, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon with Jonesboro Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine (JOSM) practicing at St. Bernards, said certification starts with the St. Bernards Total Joint Advantage Program.

“From initial consultations to post-surgery rehabilitation and everything in between, we lead the region in crafting custom recovery programs for joint patients,” Dr. Dickson said. “This restoration of mobility can help people continue to live active, independent lives. I’m grateful The Joint Commission recognizes the hard work our team does every day.”

Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN, executive vice president of accreditation and certification operations for The Joint Commission, said that Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification recognizes excellence and improvement in patient safety and quality of care.

“We commend St. Bernards for using The Joint Commission certification process to drive safer, higher quality and more compassionate care for individuals served.”