The new Primary Stroke Center Certification (PSC) from DNV Healthcare reflects requirements from DNV hospital accreditation (based on our NIAHO^SM standards), the CMS Conditions of Participation for hospitals (CoPs), ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System Requirements, the Guidelines of the Brain Attack Coalition and Recommendations of the American Stroke Association. 

 

Hospitals seeking and maintaining a Primary Stroke Center must participate in the Medicare program and be in compliance with the CoPs which may be demonstrated by maintaining accreditation with DNV or another approved CMS-approved accreditation organization.

The objective of DNV assessment activities is to determine the PSC’s compliance with the requirements through observations, interviews, and document review. During a PSC certification audit, DNV will:

• Review actual and potential patient outcomes, as well as required processes
• Assess the care and services provided, including the appropriateness of the care and services within the context of the certification requirements
• Visit patient care settings, including inpatient units, outpatient settings, emergency departments, imaging, rehabilitation, remote locations, satellites, etc. associated with the PSC
• Review clinical records, staff records, and other documentation necessary to validate information gained from observations and interviews