Vinmec’s Cardiovascular Center – Vinmec Times City Hanoi and Vinmec Central Park Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) have been acknowledged as ‘Centers of Excellence’ for Cardiology in Asia by the American College of Cardiology – ACC.
At the event, Vinmec Times City and Vinmec Central Park were also conferred ACC certificates for their programs on heart failure management and coronary heart disease.
ACC accreditation has emerged as the foremost global benchmark for the management and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. This set of standards incorporates the latest recommendations from professional associations and applies them to clinical protocols and technical procedures. The aim is to ensure that patients receive comprehensive, continuous, and effective treatment, ultimately resulting in optimal outcomes.
After one year of development and implementation, the Cardiovascular Center of Vinmec Times City (Hanoi) and Vinmec Central Park (HCMC) have been acknowledged by the ACC Appraisal Board for their proficiency in the heart failure management program. Particularly, the heart failure program met all 28 indicators, while the coronary program met all 34 indicators.
In order to receive these certificates, Vinmec’s representative shared that the divisions had to develop a comprehensive program on heart failure management and coronary intervention, update clinical protocols in line with ACC guidelines, standardize the capacity of all medical staff in the program, optimize operations, and implement innovative initiatives. This has helped improve treatment outcomes for cardiovascular patients.
Accordingly, Vinmec has achieved remarkable success in implementing ACC standards for heart failure management and coronary intervention programs. The hospital has managed to reduce the average hospital stay, as well as the rate of complications and readmissions within 30 days of discharge. These achievements have been recorded after a year of implementing ACC standards.
During the ceremony, the ACC Appraisal Board acknowledged the Cardiovascular Center, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital and Vinmec Central Park International Hospital as Centers of Excellence (COE) in Cardiology.
According to ACC’s representative, international hospitals are awarded the aforementioned certification upon meeting two criteria: successfully obtaining the certificate for cardiovascular disease management and officially participating in the ACC database. Hospitals are required to showcase the efficacy of implementing ACC standards in enhancing the quality of treatment and minimizing complications for patients. Furthermore, they must pledge to standardize procedures by relying on data collection and analysis. This is the first time ACC awarded its COE certification on Cardiology to hospitals in Asia.
According to Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Phu, Director of Cardiology at Vinmec Healthcare System, Vinmec is committed to implementing a customer-centric and value-based healthcare model. This approach is aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, delivering optimal outcomes, and optimizing costs for patients.
“Prior to prescription, a thorough evaluation will be carried out to determine the most suitable course of treatment for the specific individual and disease, with the ultimate goal of achieving optimal treatment outcomes and enhancing the patient’s overall quality of life. Vinmec’s recognition by ACC as a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence is a testament to Vinmec’s unwavering commitment to delivering top-notch care and treatment that adheres to global standards”, stressed Dr. Phu.
Speaking at the event, Ms. Kristy Chambers, Representative of ACC Appraisal Board, commended Vinmec for their impressive performance: “After working with Vinmec for over a year, we were impressed by the entire team’s enthusiasm and professional competence. With unwavering dedication, you have conquered ACC certifications with your relentless efforts. I believe that this will serve as the impetus for Vinmec to enhance the caliber of their cardiovascular care and treatment. We are proud to work with Vinmec’s COE on Cardiology in their mission to promote cardiovascular health for all.”
Established in 1949, ACC is a non-profit medical organization, with a membership of over 56,000 individuals, comprising medical professionals and cardiovascular care workers from the United States and across the globe. ACC is the publisher of The American College of Cardiology journal, which is recognized as one of the world’s foremost cardiovascular journals, owing to its exceptionally scientific contributions. ACC has established itself as a leading accreditation and certification authority for cardiovascular centers that adhere to rigorous criteria in the care and treatment of heart failure and coronary artery disease.
As of now, ACC has granted certifications to approximately 200 hospitals globally for coronary intervention and 60 hospitals for heart failure management. According to Vinmec’s representative, Vinmec Times City and Vinmec Central Park have become the only two hospitals outside the United States to receive ACC certifications for heart failure management, in addition to certificates for coronary intervention.
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