Franciscan Health Mooresville Earns Cardiovascular/Pulmonary National Recognition

MOORESVILLE, Indiana - Franciscan Health Mooresville has been recognized by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification is recognition of hospital'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 (heart attacks, coronary artery bypass graft surgery) and pulmonary problems (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, respiratory symptoms) recover faster and live healthier. Both programs include exercise, education, counseling and support for patients and their families.

"We are pleased to receive this recognition for our pulmonary rehabilitation program," said Trish Weber, MBA, MHA, RN, vice president and chief operating officer for Franciscan Health Mooresville and Carmel. "It attests to our staff's professionalism and commitment to provide the highest level of care to the patients we are privileged to serve."

To earn accreditation, Franciscan Health Mooresville's pulmonary 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.

The AACVPR certification is 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. The certification is valid for three years.