JRMC cardio, pulmonary rehab receives certification

     UnityPoint Health – Jones Regional Medical Center (JRMC) Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehab program received the 2020 American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) Program Certification. This certification is given to rehabilitation programs showing commitment of improving the quality of life of patients by enhancing standards of care.

     To earn accreditation, JRMC’s rehab program participated in an application process that requires 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. Each program’s application is reviewed by the AACVPR Program Certification Committee, and certification is awarded by the AACVPR Board of Directors.

     Founded in 1985, the AACVPR is a multidisciplinary organization dedicated to the mission of reducing morbidity, mortality, and disability from cardiovascular and pulmonary disease through education, prevention, rehabilitation, research, and disease management. Central to the core mission is improving the quality of life for patients and their families.

     Learn more about AACVPR at www.aacvpr.org.

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