Physicians Regional Pine Ridge Hospital is the only comprehensive stroke center in Collier County that has been approved by the DNV.

(July 13, 2023) – Naples, Florida Physicians Regional Pine Ridge says that it has been certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center by DNV. This is the top level of skill for treating serious strokes. The only place in Collier County that helps people who have had a stroke is the Physicians Regional Pine Ridge hospital.

Scott Lowe, CEO of Physicians Regional Healthcare System, says, “Time is of the essence when it comes to stroke care, so you need the best clinicians and resources, but you also need to be able to move quickly as an organization.” “This certification from DNV backs up all the work we’ve done on this program to make sure our patients’ health and safety.”

The DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification is based on standards set by the Brain Attack Coalition and the American Stroke Association. It shows that the medical center covers the full range of stroke care, including diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and education, and that it has clear metrics to measure outcomes.

“Achieving certification shows a commitment to excellence,” says Kelly Proctor, President of DNV Healthcare USA Inc. “And it helps show people in your community that you are doing your best.”

Comprehensive stroke centers are usually the biggest and best-equipped hospitals in a certain area that can treat any kind of stroke or stroke-related problem. In more and more places, certification of stroke centers is used to decide where a patient should be taken for the best care that can be paid for.

The hospital on Physicians Regional Collier Blvd. has been approved by DNV as a Primary Stroke Center.

The DNV Primary Stroke Center Certification is based on standards set by the Brain Attack Coalition and the American Stroke Association. It shows that the medical center covers the full range of stroke care, including diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and education, and that it has clear metrics to measure the results.

The American Stroke Association says that stroke is the top cause of death and serious, long-term disability in adults. Each year, stroke kills about 130,000 people. Because a stroke or “brain attack” affects the flow of blood to the brain, quick and successful treatment is the best way to save lives and limit long-term damage.