Avera McKennan Receives Heart Failure Advanced Certification

Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center announces that it has received Heart Failure Advanced Certification (HFAC) from DNV. The certification affirms an organization’s excellence in heart failure diagnosis and treatment inclusive of initial diagnostic services, and therapies related to heart failure – as well as clear metrics to evaluate program outcomes.

“Achieving DNV Heart Failure Advanced Certification demonstrates Avera McKennan’s commitment to providing high-quality, evidence-based care for heart failure patients. It validates our multidisciplinary approach, clinical excellence and dedication to continuous improvement, which ultimately enhances patient outcomes and solidifies our reputation as a leader in cardiac care,” said Ronald Place, MD, Regional President and CEO of Avera McKennan. 

DNV’s Heart Failure Advanced Certification is dedicated to helping hospitals improve quality and patient safety. The DNV Heart Failure Advanced Certification Requirements are informed by the 2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure and relevant requirements of the CMS Conditions of Participation for Hospitals.The certification also incorporates a Quality Management System to develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing system for measuring, monitoring, and managing quality and patient safety to continually improve the care of patients. 

“Achieving Heart Failure Advanced Certification demonstrates a commitment to excellence,” says Kelly Proctor, President of DNV Healthcare USA Inc. “It helps demonstrate to your community that you are providing the highest level of care that a hospital is designed to offer.”