Culpeper (Va.) Medical Center received The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for knee and hip replacement surgery, according to fredericksburg.com.
Three highlights:
1. The Joint Commission awarded the certification in collaboration with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
2. During an unannounced on-site review, surveyors evaluated the hospital's entire joint-replacement process, from preoperative orthopedic consultation and ASC admission to rehabilitation activities and follow-up visits.
3. Culpeper Medical Center is a Novant Health UVA Health System facility.