UP Health System – Portage Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Program Recertified by Industry Leader
September 9, 2024
UP Health System – Portage (UPHS – Portage) is proud to announce the recertification of its cardiovascular rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification is a recognition of UPHS – Portage's commitment to improving the quality of life of patients by enhancing standards of care.
Cardiovascular rehabilitation programs are designed to help people with cardiovascular problems (e.g., heart attacks, coronary artery bypass graft surgery) recover quicker and live healthier. This program includes exercise, education, counseling and support for patients and their families.
"Our cardiac rehab team is excited for the recertification of our program with AACVPR," said Jennifer Juntti, Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab nurse. "This recertification will allow us to continue the two-decade-long tradition of providing a high-quality cardiac rehab program to our community. Watching so many community members benefit from this program is a highlight for us all."
To earn accreditation, UPHS – Portage's Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Program participated in an application process that requires extensive documentation of its 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’s application is reviewed by the AACVPR Program Certification Committee, and certification is awarded by the AACVPR Board of Directors.
In 2018, ACVPR 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.