WMMC Receives Recertification for Surgical Programs

Warrensburg, MO (January 5, 2018)—Two Western Missouri Medical Center (WMMC) surgical programs have been recently recertified by national quality improvement programs.

The Joint Commission (TJC) recertified WMMC’s orthopedic clinic, Western Missouri Bone & Joint, for both total knee replacement and total hip replacement with the Gold Seal of Approval ®.

These triennial certifications follow a rigorous on-site review where TJC experts evaluated WMMC’s compliance with national disease-specific care standards as well as hip and knee replacement-specific requirements. Clinical practice guidelines and performance measures were also assessed. The medical center has held these certifications for three years prior to the recertification.

The Gold Seal of Approval ® is a symbol of quality that reflects WMMC’s commitment to providing safe and effective patient care.

Western Missouri Bone & Joint offers a variety of orthopedic services including partial, total and revision joint replacement, minimally invasive arthroscopic surgeries and sports-related injury treatment.

The WMMC bariatric program at Surgical Services of Warrensburg has recently received re-accreditation through the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP), a joint program of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

The triennial re-accreditation cycle speaks volumes to the commitment of WMMC staff to high-quality metabolic and bariatric surgical care. The program’s original accreditation was received in March 2015.

Patients seeking surgical weight loss treatment have a high-quality choice for receiving treatment at a nationally accredited program that meets the highest standards for patient safety and quality of care without the hassle of travel.

The accredited center offers preoperative and postoperative care designed specifically for severely obese patients. Robert Kenney, DO, specializes in minimally invasive surgical approaches.

To learn more about these surgical programs, please visit WMMC.com.

About Western Missouri Medical Center

Western Missouri Medical Center (WMMC) is a fully-accredited acute care county medical center located in Warrensburg, MO. WMMC prides itself in emergency care, obstetrics, orthopedic and general surgery, family healthcare, internal medicine, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care, rehabilitation services and more. Inpatient services include medical, surgical, intensive, obstetrical, orthopedic, pediatric and skilled nursing care, as well as a wide range of therapeutic and diagnostic outpatient services. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Learn more at WMMC.com.

The Joint Commission

Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission seeks to continuously improve health care for the public, in collaboration with other stakeholders, by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value. The Joint Commission accredits and certifies nearly 21,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. An independent, nonprofit organization, The Joint Commission is the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in healthcare. Learn more about The Joint Commission at www.jointcommission.org.

About the American College of Surgeons

The American College of Surgeons is a scientific and educational association of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to raise the standards of surgical education and practice and to improve the quality of care for the surgical patient. Its achievements have placed it at the forefront of American surgery and have made the College an important advocate for all surgical patients. The College has more than 80,000 members and is the largest organization of surgeons in the world.

About the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, founded in 1983, was formed to advance the art and science of metabolic and bariatric surgery by continually improving the quality and safety of care and treatment of people with obesity and related diseases through educational and support programs for surgeons and integrated health professionals.

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