(Richmond, Va.) - The Sheltering Arms Hospital has been given a rare honor that reinforces the high level of care its Inpatient Rehabilitation teams give to patients every day. The hospital received a ‘Disease-Specific Care Certification’ in Stroke Rehabilitation through The Joint Commission – with no requirements for improvement!
The certification and Gold Seal of ApprovalTM from The Joint Commission means that Sheltering Arms’ Stroke Rehabilitation program complies with the highest national standards for safety and quality of care. The Joint Commission accredits and certifies health care organizations and programs throughout the United States. Joint Commission accreditation and certification is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to meeting certain performance standards.
“We’re thrilled with this honor, and I would like to thank our physicians, nurses and therapists for their hard work, leadership and high level of clinical competence which made this possible,” said Sheltering Arms CEO James Sok. “We’re told it is nearly unprecedented for an organization not to be asked to make changes in order to receive the certification, and that is a tremendous source of pride for us.”
As announced earlier on this blog, The Sheltering Arms Hospital recently received a huge honor — a Disease-Specific Care Certification in Stroke Rehabilitation through The Joint Commission with no requirements for improvement!
On Thursday, January 21st, The Sheltering Arms Hospital accomplished something that few healthcare organizations are able to do – a Disease-Specific Care Certification in Stroke Rehabilitation through The Joint Commission with no requirements for improvement!
This certification and Gold Seal of Approval™ from The Joint Commission means that Sheltering Arms’ Stroke Rehab program complies with the highest national standards for safety and quality of care.
We are very proud to share news of this designation, which signifies our organization’s dedication to clinical excellence and reinforces that Sheltering Arms continues to be the #1 choice for physical rehabilitation in Central Virginia.
Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission accredits and certifies health care organizations and programs throughout the United States. Joint Commission accreditation and certification is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to meeting certain performance standards.
On January 4, 2010, Sheltering Arms Medical Director, Dr. Hillary Hawkins, appeared on the “Medical Minute” on WRIC TV during the station’s 6 p.m. newscast. She gave some great information on osteoporosis and bone fractures. Check out the video below!
Get 2010 started off on the right foot with a $40.00 fitness evaluation for FREE!
During your personalized evaluation, a Sheltering Arms personal trainer will measure your flexibility, aerobic endurance, weight, body fat percentage/BMI, strength and balance.
Once your evaluation is complete, your personal trainer will review your scores with you and help you set and determine how to meet your goals! Fitness evaluations will be conducted every Thursday in January at the following locations and times:
Sheltering Arms Bon Air
(just off Midlothian Turnpike)
206 Twinridge Lane
Richmond 23235
7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Sheltering Arms Maple
(St. Mary’s Hospital campus)
1501 Maple Avenue, Suite 100
Richmond 23226
6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Simply call (804) 764-5275 and schedule your personal appointment for a FREE fitness evaluation! Don’t delay – this unique offer is only good on Thursdays throughout the month of January.
Dr. Hawkins is interviewed by WRIC-TV reporter Amy Lacey.
Tune into WRIC Channel 8 on Monday, January 4th! Sheltering Arms Medical Director, Dr. Hillary Hawkins, will be featured in the Medical Minute segment during the 6:00 News with important information about osteoporosis and bone fracture prevention.
Also, on Sunday, January 24th at 6:30 a.m., you can catch a 30-minute radio interview with Sheltering Arms personal trainers and fitness members on Big Oldies 107.3. They will be talking about getting off to a healthy start in the New Year and what makes the Sheltering Arms pool/fitness center a great place to get in shape! They will also discuss the FREE fitness evaluations Sheltering Arms is offering in January. You won’t want to miss it!
Sheltering Arms recently unveiled a newly remodeled outpatient clinic on the campus of the Memorial Regional Medical Center in Hanover County. The administrative departments vacated this space over the summer, when they moved to the new headquarters in Henrico County. Shortly following the move, demolition and construction began to convert the space into an optimally planned therapy and physician clinic.
The new Hanover Rehabilitation Center offers expanded physician clinic space, where four Sheltering Arms Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physicians see patients by appointment. Additionally, outpatient orthopaedic physical therapy services moved from another medical office building on this campus into this freshly remodeled space. The physical therapy area includes private treatment rooms and a spacious therapy gym with the latest equipment. The new clinic not only allows for smooth and efficient communication among clinicians, but also convenient and easily accessible services for Sheltering Arms patients.
There were quite a few media stories last week about Sheltering Arms’ decision to make webcams available to patients whose visitors are unable to enter patient areas due to new restrictions. The restrictions were put into place to slow the spread of H1N1. To continue allowing patients the all-important face-to-face support from all loved ones, Sheltering Arms set up webcams connected to Skype, and are making them available for restricted visitors. More information is in Jason Myers’ story below!
Be sure to tune your TV to the local news tonight, to hear all about Sheltering Arms’ new webcam initiative. The webcams were purchased and set up to be used by residents of Sheltering Arms’ inpatient facilities at Memorial Regional Medical Center and St. Francis Medical Center whose loved ones are unable to visit with them due to new restrictions. The visitation rules, which went into effect today at all area hospitals and are designed to stem the spread of the H1N1 virus, restrict visitors from entering patient areas if they are under 18 years old or are exhibiting flu-like symptoms. These restrictions are expected to continue until spring, 2010.
The new webcams allow patients all important contact with their loved ones, even if those loved ones are unable to actually visit face-to-face. TV stations WTVR-6 and WRIC-8, as well as the Richmond Times-Dispatch, sent journalists to Memorial Regional today for stories on the webcams. Be sure to tune in your TV tonight at 6pm and 11pm, or set your DVRs! Also, check out the Richmond Times-Dispatch tomorrow for the story!
Pictured: Sheltering Arms Director of Public Relations Stephanie Sulmer is interviewed by the media today about the organization’s new webcam initiative.
Founded in 1889, Sheltering Arms has served the needs of the sick and injured in Richmond and Central Virginia for more than 120 years. Today, we specialize in state-of-the-art physical rehabilitation therapy, offering a full range of rehab and total wellness services, continually striving to offer innovative care at locations that are convenient for our patients and their families. Find your nearest Sheltering Arms location by clicking here!
The certification and Gold Seal of ApprovalTM from The Joint Commission means that Sheltering Arms’ Stroke Rehabilitation program complies with the highest national standards for safety and quality of care. The Joint Commission accredits and certifies health care organizations and programs throughout the United States. Joint Commission accreditation and certification is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to meeting certain performance standards.
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The new Hanover Rehabilitation Center offers expanded physician clinic space, where four Sheltering Arms Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physicians see patients by appointment. Additionally, outpatient orthopaedic physical therapy services moved from another medical office building on this campus into this freshly remodeled space. The physical therapy area includes private treatment rooms and a spacious therapy gym with the latest equipment. The new clinic not only allows for smooth and efficient communication among clinicians, but also convenient and easily accessible services for Sheltering Arms patients.
Be sure to tune your TV to the local news tonight, to hear all about Sheltering Arms’ new 
