Shannon Receives Certification

Shannon Medical Center’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation program received a three-year certification by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). The certification recognizes Shannon Pulmonary Rehabilitation’s commitment to improving the quality of life by enhancing standards of care.
“Cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation programs are designed to help people with cardiovascular problems such as heart attacks, coronary artery bypass graft surgery, and pulmonary problems such as COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and respiratory symptoms, recover faster and improve their quality of life,” said Chris Easterwood, RN, director of Shannon Pulmonary Rehabilitation. “Both programs include exercise, education, counseling, and support for patients and their families.”

The Shannon 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 professional societies. Each program is reviewed by the AACVPR Program Certification Committee and Certification is awarded by the AACVPR Board of Directors.

AACVPR-certified programs are recognized as leaders in the field of cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation because they offer the most advanced practices available. AACVPR Program Certification is valid for three years.

For more information about Shannon Pulmonary Rehabilitation, visit www.shannonhealth.com.