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Touro Receives Gold Seal of Approval® For Chest Pain Certification from The Joint Commission.
Touro is proud to be awarded The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Chest Pain Certification. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects our commitment to providing safe and effective patient care.
This important Chest Pain certification provides Touro with the framework to provide expert, lifesaving care for our community. Following a rigorous onsite review in November, 2018, Touro was awarded a 2-year Chest Pain certification based on a thorough evaluation of our hospital’s clinical programs, compliance with national standards and performance measurements.
This important designation reflects Touro’s commitment to providing a higher standard of care for patients experiencing chest pain. We are proud to be a leader in chest pain care, providing a higher standard of service for patients experiencing chest pain in our community.
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