Chest Pain Accreditation

Presbyterian Hospital of Denton is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as an Accredited Chest Pain Center by the Society of Chest Pain Centers. To patients, this means that Presbyterian Hospital of Denton has met or exceeded a variety of criteria that demonstrate excellence in cardiovascular patient care.

The Chest Pain Center at Presbyterian Hospital of Denton seeks to provide patients experiencing symptoms of a heart attack quicker access to physicians who can evaluate their condition and provide treatment. Presbyterian Hospital of Denton has enlisted some of Denton’s leading cardiologists to serve on its cardiac team together with an experienced and professional staff.

Another important goal of the Chest Pain Center is to provide an environment for monitoring patients who require further observation to determine whether their condition represents a cardiovascular emergency. This helps to ensure that all patients receive appropriate treatment and that facility resources are available for those who require immediate care.

According to the Society of Chest Pain Centers, a healthcare facility must demonstrate expertise in eight areas to earn accreditation. These areas include:

• Ability to integrate effectively with the local Emergency Medical System
• Ability to assess, diagnose and treat patients quickly
• Effectively handle patients with low risk for acute coronary syndromes and no assignable cause for their symptoms
• Functional facility design
• Personnel competencies and training
• Organizational structure and commitment
• Process improvement orientation
• Community outreach