PERRYVILLE – Perry County Health System is proud to announce the certification of its Cardiac rehabilitation program once again by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). They have received this award since 2013.
This certification is recognition of Perry County Health System’s commitment to improving the quality of life of patients by enhancing standards of care. Cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation programs are designed to help people with cardiovascular problems (e.g., heart attacks, coronary artery bypass graft surgery) and pulmonary problems (e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD], respiratory symptoms) recover faster and live healthier. Both programs include exercise, education, counseling and support for patients and their families.
To earn accreditation, PCHS Cardiac Rehabilitation program participated in an application process that requires extensive documentation of the program’s practices. AACVPR Program Certification is the only peer-review accreditation process designed to review individual programs for adherence to standards and guidelines developed and published by AACVPR and other related professional societies. Each program’s application is reviewed by the AACVPR Program Certification Committee, and certification is awarded by the AACVPR Board of Directors. In 2018, AACVPR moved to an outcomes-based process with performance measurements that represent more meaningful outcomes.
Therefore, AACVPR-certified programs are leaders in the cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation field because they offer the most advanced practices available and have proven track records of high quality patient care. AACVPR Program Certification is valid for three years.
About Perry County Memorial Hospital Perry County Health System (PCHS), dba Perry County Memorial Hospital (PCMH), is a 501(c)(3) not-forprofit, critical access hospital located in Perryville, Missouri. Perry County Health System includes Perry County Memorial Hospital, the physician practices found on the PCMH Campus, PFCC West, Perry County Counseling Center, PCMH Home Health Care, Perry County Memorial Hospital Ambulance Service, Prescriptions Plus Pharmacy, Equipment Plus Home Services, and more. For more information, visit www.pchmo.org or follow PCMH on Facebook and Instagram.