Wynn Hospital designated a comprehensive stroke center

UTICA, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Health and DNV has designated Mohawk Valley Health System’s (MVHS) newly built Wynn Hospital a comprehensive stroke center.

The achievement reflects the highest level of competence for treatment of serious stroke events. This designation makes Wynn Hospital the seventh comprehensive stroke center in upstate New York and the only one between Syracuse and Albany.

DNV performed an on-site survey five days after MVHS moved into the Wynn Hospital in October, reaffirming the comprehensive stroke center designation at the new hospital. The state Department of Health reviewed DNV’s findings and also performed its own survey of the comprehensive stroke program at Wynn before reaffirming the designation.

“With stroke care, you must have the best clinicians and resources, but also the ability to act organizationally with extreme efficiency because of the time-critical nature of these events,” MVHS Stroke and Neuroendovascular Surgery Director Varun V. Reddy said in a press release announcing the designation. “This certification from DNV and NYS DOH validates all the effort we have put into this program to ensure the health and safety of our patients.”

The DNV comprehensive stroke center certification is based on standards set by the Brain Attack Coalition and the American Stroke Association. It affirms that the medical center addresses the full spectrum of stroke care including diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and education as well as clear metrics to evaluate outcomes.

DNV is an independent certification, assurance, and risk-management provider that operates in more than 100 countries to advance safety and sustainable performance, set industry benchmarks, and drive innovation solutions.