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SVMC Cardiology receives accreditation
Lown Institute
A thorough review of the SVMC Cardiology’s operational and
technical processes resulted in the department achieving
the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission’s accreditation
for adult transthoracic and adult stress echocardiography.
One of only five facilities in Vermont to achieve this honor,
the accreditation recognizes quality care in compliance with
national standards.
In 2021, SVHC was honored, once again,
to receive an ”A“ value rating from
the Lown Institute. This rating reflects
SVHC’s avoidance of unnecessary care
and its ability to achieve good outcomes
without overspending.
Above: Pamela Duchene, PhD, APRN, Chief Nursing
Officer and Vice President for Patient Care Services,
and Thomas A. Dee, FACHE, SVHC’s President and CEO,
discuss operations in the Intensive Care Unit.
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