AVALA RECEIVES ADVANCED ORTHOPEDIC AND SPINE CENTER OF EXCELLENCE DESIGNATION FROM DNV
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 13, 2023
Media Inquiries: Brooke Russell | 985.801.6212 | brussell@avala.com
Covington, Louisiana – AVALA announces receipt of the Advanced Orthopedic and Spine Center of Excellence Designation from DNV. Now one of two hospitals in the nation with this designation, coupled with four advanced certifications affirms AVALA’s excellence in the provision of diagnostic services, surgical services, and therapies related to orthopedic and spine care. To achieve this designation, AVALA underwent a rigorous survey process that assessed its clinical and operational capabilities.
“This designation recognizes AVALA’s ability to provide consistent, high-quality orthopedic and spine care, enhancing trust within healthcare and our communities,” says Joy Melgar, MSN, RN, AVALA Chief Nursing Officer. “We have state-of-the-art medical technology, expert healthcare teams, and exceptional clinic training to be a leader in the safe delivery of these services. Achieving this designation is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, and it validates all the effort we put into ensuring the health and safety of our patients, including their overall experience.”
The DNV Advanced Orthopedic and Spine Center of Excellence Designation is obtained by achieving certification in at least three advanced programs. The DNV advanced orthopedic and spine requirements are informed by the guidelines and recommendations of organizations such as the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, the ERAS® Society, the North American Spine Society, the American Society of Anesthesiologists, and relevant requirements of the CMS Conditions of Participation for Hospitals.
“I am honored to participate in the development of this clinical program as the physician leader for AVALA’s Advanced Orthopedic and Spine Center of Excellence designation,” said Sean Michael Rider, MD, Board-Certified, Fellowship Trained Spine Surgeon. “This is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our physicians and teams, who are committed to providing our patients with first-class, quality care. AVALA will always be dedicated to excellence and building greater trust between our patients, physicians, and healthcare networks.”
AVALA has successfully received all four available advanced certifications, making AVALA one of two hospitals in the nation to have all four certifications.
AVALA Orthopedic, Spine, and Neurosurgeons collectively perform over 3,500+ procedures each year, displaying their expertise in these service lines. Our surgeons take their work very seriously and aim to provide Louisiana with top orthopedic and spine care in a state-of-the-art facility that is equipped with the latest technology. AVALA is committed to first-class service and the best possible surgical outcomes for all patients beginning with conservative treatment options and providing patients with less invasive surgical procedures.
“Achieving designation shows a commitment to excellence,” says Kelly Proctor, President of DNV Healthcare USA Inc. “It helps demonstrate to your community that you are performing at the highest level.”
To become 1 of 2 hospitals in the nation to become an Advanced Orthopedic & Spine Center of Excellence (COE) we had expert clinical leaders backing our efforts.
Meet Our COE Champions:
> Joy Melgar – CNO
> Christine Dugas – RN, Ortho & Spine Navigator
> Dr. Sean Michael Rider, COE Medical Director
Along with Monica Sibille-RN, Director of Quality & Risk, and our other COE Physician Champions, we have worked diligently to develop and implement clinical pathways and processes meeting DNV requirements including participating in a 3-day rigorous survey process.
This achievement affirms AVALA’s commitment to enhancing the patient experience and, above all, to provide first-class quality care to our communities!
About DNV
DNV is a global independent certification, assurance and risk management provider, operating in more than 100 countries. Through its broad experience and deep expertise, DNV advances safety and sustainable performance, sets industry benchmarks, drives innovative solutions.
Whether certifying a company’s management system or products, accrediting hospitals, providing training, assessing supply chains or digital assets, DNV enables customers and stakeholders to make critical decisions with confidence, continually improve and realize long-term strategic goals sustainably.
DNV draws on its wide technical and industry expertise to help companies worldwide build consumer and stakeholder trust. Driven by its purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, DNV helps tackle the challenges and global transformations facing its customers and the world today and is a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful and forward-thinking companies.
For more information about DNV, visit www.dnvhealthcare.com.
