HCHC cardiac, pulmonary rehab programs certified

Henry County Health Center has announced the certification of its cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). HCHC was recognized for its commitment to improving the quality of life by enhancing standards of care.

Cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation programs are designed to help people with cardiovascular problems and pulmonary problems recover faster and improve their quality of life. Both programs include exercise, education, counseling and support for patients and their families.

?Completing the voluntary application process and being awarded the certification in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation is one more way that we are striving to provide enhanced health services to the community,? commented Devan Rhum, HCHC?s director of cardiopulmonary services.

HCHC?s rehabilitation program participated in the one month application process which requires extensive documentation of the program?s practices. The AACVPR Program Certification is the only peer-reviewed accreditation process designed to review individual programs for adherence to standards and guidelines developed and published by the AACVPR and other professional societies. Each program is reviewed by the AACVPR National Certification Committee and certification is awarded by the AACVPR Board of Directors.

Certified AACVPR programs are recognized as leaders in the field of cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation because they offer the most advanced practices available. AACVPR Program Certification is valid for three years.