COVINGTON, La. – The Anticoagulation Forum has conferred “Anticoagulation Center of Excellence” recognition on St. Tammany Health System, illustrating the highest level of care to patients taking antithrombotic medications.
“We are grateful to the Anticoagulation Centers of Excellence for this recognition,” said Christine T. Russo, PharmD., MHA, CACP, St. Tammany Health System Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator – Outpatient Pharmacy Services. “St. Tammany is dedicated to actively participating in all aspects of our patients’ care since working together with our patients is the best way to improve health outcomes.”
The Anticoagulation Centers of Excellence program helps healthcare professionals provide the highest level of care and achieve the best possible outcomes for patients on antithrombotic medications. The program offers a roadmap to consistent, sustainable excellence in five key areas of patient care. Because it successfully met the rigorous standards in each patient care pillar, STHS is recognized as an Anticoagulation Center of Excellence for three years.
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About St. Tammany Health System
The heartbeat of its community, St. Tammany Health System cares for patients and families with excellence, compassion and teamwork. It is recognized for quality, safety and service excellence by CareChex, Leapfrog, Healthgrades, Hospital Compare, Women’s Choice and US News & World Report. St. Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No. 1 and Ochsner Health work together in partnership to improve the community’s health and quality of life. Together, west St. Tammany’s top two independent health leaders represent the most complete system of care, aligning behind the common goals of improving access, expanding specialty care and making care affordable. Under their agreement, each retains its autonomy; neither manages nor owns the other. Self-supporting, not-for-profit STHS is AA- rated by Fitch and receives no tax funding. More at StTammany.health
About the Anticoagulation Forum
The Anticoagulation Forum is a multidisciplinary non-profit organization that works to improve the quality of care for patients taking antithrombotic medications. The AC Forum promotes the clinical application of evidence-based practices, and provides education and networking opportunities for healthcare professionals. To learn more about the program visit www.excellence.acforum.org