Pictured from left to right are Sheila Welfley, BSN, RN; Christie D'Antonio, RN; Tammy Donohoe, BSN, RN, CCRP, Manager of Cardiology Services and Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation; Ammar Alhaddad, MD, Medical Director of Pulmonary Rehabilitation; Mary Jane Workman, BSN, RN; and Jennifer Smith, RN.
TidalHealth Nanticoke is proud to announce the recertification of its pulmonary rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification is recognition of TidalHealth Nanticoke’s commitment to improving the quality of life of patients by enhancing standards of care.
Pulmonary rehabilitation programs are designed to help people with pulmonary problems (e.g., chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD], respiratory symptoms) recover faster and live healthier. The program includes exercise, education, counseling, and support for patients and their families.
To earn accreditation, TidalHealth Nanticoke’s pulmonary rehabilitation program participated in an application process that requires extensive documentation of the program’s practices. AACVPR Program Certification is the only peer-review accreditation process designed to review individual programs for adherence to standards and guidelines developed and published by AACVPR and other related professional societies. Each program application is reviewed by the AACVPR Program Certification Committee, and certification is awarded by the AACVPR Board of Directors.
In 2018, AACVPR moved to an outcomes-based process with performance measurements that represent more meaningful outcomes. Therefore, AACVPR-certified programs are leaders in the cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation field because they offer the most advanced practices available and have proven track records of high-quality patient care. AACVPR Program Certification is valid for three years.
To learn more about TidalHealth Nanticoke's pulmonary rehabilitation program, visit our pulmonary rehabilitation page or call 302-536-5536.
About AACVPR
Founded in 1985, the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation is a multidisciplinary organization dedicated to the mission of reducing morbidity, mortality and disability from cardiovascular and pulmonary disease through education, prevention, rehabilitation, research and disease management. Central to the core mission is improvement in quality of life for patients and their families.
