ECU Health Medical Center Electrophysiology Lab is the first hospital lab in North Carolina to earn accreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in cardiac electrophysiology in the areas of testing and ablation, device implantation and left atrial appendage occlusion, ECU Health announced.
Accreditation by the IAC means that the lab has undergone an intensive application and review process and is found to be in compliance with published standards, demonstrating a commitment to quality patient care, the health system said.
Comprised of a detailed self-evaluation followed by a thorough review by a panel of medical experts, the IAC accreditation process enables the operational and technical components of the facility to be assessed, including representative case studies and their corresponding final reports.
“ECU Health is dedicated to setting a national standard for rural health care and high-quality cardiovascular care,” said Jay Briley, president, ECU Health Medical Center. “Achieving IAC accreditation for the ECU Health Medical Center electrophysiology lab not only underscores our commitment to excellence but also highlights the unique advantage of offering advanced care in a rural setting. This milestone reaffirms our mission to enhance the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina by providing the latest technology and medical services close to home.”
Each year, more than 1 million cardiac device and ablation procedures are performed for the treatment of heart rhythm disorders worldwide. Cardiac electrophysiology procedures are performed by facilities that specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of heart rhythm disorders to relieve symptoms or regulate heart rate and rhythm.
Cardiac electrophysiology is comprised of specialized diagnostic testing and therapeutic procedures performed by skilled health care professionals. The training and experience of the cardiac electrophysiology specialist performing the procedure, the type of equipment used and the quality assessment metrics each facility is required to measure, all contribute to a positive patient outcome.
“As a cardiologist and electrophysiologist, I know first-hand the importance of having high-quality cardiovascular services close to home for those who live in eastern North Carolina,” said Dr. John Catanzaro, chief of the Division of Cardiology at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University and director of East Carolina Heart Institute, ECU Health Medical Center. “This new accreditation underscores our dedication to delivering exceptional patient care through adherence to the highest standards of quality and safety. Patients across eastern North Carolina can take heart knowing the ECU Health Medical Center Electrophysiology Lab has the highest-quality expertise and personnel available to care for them.”
Alzheimer’s Association names chapter director
The Alzheimer’s Association-Eastern North Carolina Chapter has promoted veteran leader Christine John-Fuller to the role of executive director. She will oversee the Alzheimer’s Association’s impact within the 51 eastern counties of the state.
John-Fuller has been with the Alzheimer’s Association for seven years overseeing communications and one of the organization’s development campaigns for both the Western Carolina and Eastern North Carolina Chapters.
Prior to this role, she served as the president and CEO of the Lupus Foundation of America, North Carolina Chapter.
“Christine has added so much value to our organization through her breadth of experience, her passion for the cause and collaborative leadership that has helped strengthen our impact across the state,” said Katherine Lambert, Alzheimer’s Association regional leader for North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. “We look forward to seeing her continue to move the needle forward on our mission to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.”
“I am honored to be entrusted to help lead the Eastern North Carolina Chapter in fulfilling the Alzheimer’s Association’s mission,” said John-Fuller. “Like many, I was introduced to the heart-wrenching realities of Alzheimer’s far too early in life as a teenage caregiver for my grandmother.
“It was that experience that drove my decision to align my work and passion with the Alzheimer’s Association,” she said. “This personal journey, combined with the people I’ve met and the stories I’ve heard since my time with the organization began continues to drive me with even greater force.”
The executive director position was previously held by Lisa Roberts, a longtime executive with the organization who died earlier this year.
Pitt County announces retirements
Several employees with Pitt County Government retired as of July 1. They are:
Coleen Ross retired after 10 years and 4 months of service. At the time of her retirement Ross was a clerk V at the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office.Rene Williams retired after 26 years and 5 months of service. At the time of her retirement, Williams was a public health nurse III at Pitt County Public Health.Tammy Ginn retired after 5 years 4 months of Pitt County service. At the time of her retirement, Ginn was a processing assistant IV at Pitt County Public Health.Pamela Davis retired after 20 years and 3 months of service. At the time of her retirement, Davis was the administrative services director at Pitt County Management Information Systems.Roy “Wayne” Rollins retired after 3 years and 3 months of service. At the time of his retirement, Rollins was a retention and expansion specialist at the Pitt County Economic Development Commission.
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