Thibodaux Regional Health System is proud to announce that it has earned
Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission.
Thibodaux Regional is the first, and only, hospital in Region 3 (Assumption,
Lafourche, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Mary, and
Terrebonne Parishes) to achieve this designation, meeting the highest
standards for treatment of stroke patients.
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and is
the principal cause of disability in adults. Louisiana is one of eight
states located in the “Stroke Belt” and is ranked fourth in
the nation for stroke mortality. Effective, timely care is critical to
a good outcome.
“Thibodaux Regional has worked diligently to establish comprehensive
neurosciences services to meet the needs of the region,” said Greg
Stock, CEO, Thibodaux Regional Health System. “We have recruited
four neurologists, two neurosurgeons, and the region’s only interventional
radiologist to complement existing clinical services and support staff;
constructed a 30-bed acuity adaptable Critical Care Unit featuring state-
of-the-art technology; and acquired advanced technology to provide minimally
invasive image-guided procedures in our Interventional Radiology Suite.”
“Our multi-disciplinary team utilizes leading-edge, innovative processes
to provide high quality, timely care that improves clinical outcomes and
provides the best care possible to stroke patients,” continued Stock.
“By working together with hospital administrators and other team
members, we have accomplished something that has never been done in our
region,” adds Dr. Derek Neupert, Board Certified Neurologist with
Thibodaux Regional. “Earning this distinction validates our commitment
to excellence in the neurosciences, especially stroke medical care.”
“We understand the critical nature of a rapid and precise diagnosis
and prompt treatment during a stroke event,” said Dr. Tashfin Huq,
Board Certified Neurologist and Stroke Medical Director with Thibodaux
Regional. “The Primary Stroke Center designation not only benefits
patients but also the region as a whole, as it promotes accessibility
to superior stroke care, leading to improved outcomes and a higher quality
of life for individuals impacted by stroke.”
Primary Stroke Center certification is awarded to hospitals following an
in-depth, on-site evaluation in which The Joint Commission reviews the
care of stroke patients from the time a patient presents to the Emergency
Department to discharge from the hospital, including critical care, imaging,
rehabilitation, and other clinical services. The Joint Commission also
assesses the hospital’s commitment to community education and the
ability to collaborate with other community-based healthcare providers.
Thibodaux Regional Health System demonstrated its commitment to quality
and excellence to providing stroke care of the highest quality, earning
this designation.
Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission is the nation's oldest and largest
standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. The Joint Commission
seeks to continuously improve health care for the public, in collaboration
with other stakeholders, by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring
them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality
and value.