--- title: Schneck Awarded Acute Stroke Ready Certification date: 2021-06-23T20:36:00-05:00 author: Katy Rudzinski canonical_url: "https://www.schneckmed.org/blog/schneck-awarded-acute-stroke-ready-certification" section: Blog --- [« View All Blogs](https://www.schneckmed.org/blog) # Schneck Awarded Acute Stroke Ready Certification June 23, 2021 | News Schneck Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Acute Stroke Ready Certification. Schneck underwent a rigorous review. Joint Commission evaluated compliance with related certification standards including program management, supporting self-management, and delivering and facilitating clinical care. Joint Commission standards are developed in consultation with healthcare experts and providers, measurement experts and patients. “Acute Stroke Ready Certification recognizes healthcare organizations committed to fostering continuous quality improvement in patient safety and quality of care,” says Mark Pelletier, RN, MS, chief operating officer, Accreditation and Certification Operations, and chief nursing executive, The Joint Commission. “We commend Schneck for using certification to reduce variation in its clinical processes and to strengthen its program structure and management framework for stroke patients.” “We congratulate Schneck for this outstanding achievement,” says Nancy Brown, chief executive officer, the American Stroke Association. “This certification reflects its commitment to providing the highest quality of care for stroke patients.” “We are very proud to receive Acute Stroke Ready Certification from The Joint Commission and the American Stroke Association,” said [Amy Pettit](https://www.schneckmed.org/about-us/executive-team), DNP, RN, NE-BC, CSSBB, Schneck Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer. “This certification demonstrates our commitment to providing a higher standard of service to stroke patients, while also addressing the gap in access to acute stroke services.” “If patients who experience an acute ischemic stroke can get treated with clot-busting medications quickly, more lives will be saved and more patients will have improved outcomes,” Pettit added. ## Related Blog Posts When seeking support, rely on your nearby professionals at Schneck. We provide assistance to empower you in taking control of your well-being at all life stages. Explore valuable expertise in connected blogs. [View Related Blog Posts](https://www.schneckmed.org/blog?service=heart) ![Man checking heart rate using watch](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/Blog/_30x19_crop_center-center_none/22_Schneck_HeartRate_Blog_1280x600.jpg) How-To### What Your Heart Rate Means and How to Check It [Read Post »](https://www.schneckmed.org/blog/what-your-heart-rate-means-and-how-to-check-it) ![Older man jogging up stairs](https://d188lfxfyq6i9j.cloudfront.net/general-uploads/Blog/_30x19_crop_center-center_none/22_Schneck_HeartHealthy_Blog_1280x600.jpg) Lifestyle Tips### Simple Heart-Healthy Lifestyle Changes You Can Make Today [Read Post »](https://www.schneckmed.org/blog/simple-heart-healthy-lifestyle-changes-you-can-make-today) [Previous Blog](https://www.schneckmed.org/blog/3-important-reasons-to-get-your-preventive-health-screenings) [Next Blog ](https://www.schneckmed.org/blog/40th-annual-dr-bud-charity-golf-tournament-raises-money-for-rn-scholarships) [## Ready to Serve Find a Doctor ](https://www.schneckmed.org/doctors) [## Comprehensive Care Medical Services ](https://www.schneckmed.org/medical-services) [## Locations Near You View Locations ](https://www.schneckmed.org/locations) ## Let's Keep in Touch Sign up to receive Schneck news and health & wellness updates in your inbox.