The Center is the first GHA accredited
facility in New Jersey.
MIAMI, May 15, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University
Medical Center, located in Neptune,
New Jersey, celebrates a significant milestone: the
attainment of Global Healthcare Accreditation
(GHA) for Medical Travel Services for its Center
for Treatment of Paralysis and Reconstructive Nerve Surgery.
This prestigious accreditation underscores its unwavering
commitment to delivering exceptional care to both
local and international patients. The Center is the first GHA
accredited facility in New Jersey.
The Center for Treatment of Paralysis and Reconstructive Nerve
Surgery (CPRNS), in partnership with The Institute for Advanced
Reconstruction, and under the expert leadership of renowned
surgeons Matthew Kaufman, M.D.,
FACS, and Andrew Elkwood, M.D., FACS, stands at the
forefront of global medical innovation. At this world class center
specializing in reconstructive surgery for a variety of peripheral
nerve disorders, the surgeons have pioneered surgical treatments
for debilitating conditions causing nerve injury, pain, and
paralysis. The flagship program at the center is phrenic nerve
reconstruction to treat diaphragm paralysis – a problematic
condition that results in loss of breathing muscle function. The
center empowers individuals suffering from diaphragm paralysis to
recover breathing function through complex nerve repair, and in
some severe cases this could mean restoring independent breathing
activity in patients previously on a ventilator. In addition to the
phrenic nerve reconstruction program, the center's dedicated
physicians have successfully treated thousands of patients
worldwide addressing a wide spectrum of conditions, including:
brachial plexus injury, hand and arm paralysis, facial paralysis,
chronic headache, pelvic pain, foot drop, and post-amputation
"phantom" pain.
According to Dr. Kaufman, "Depending on the cause of their
paralysis, we have successfully enabled an overwhelming majority of
our patients to breathe again on their own or resolve their
paralysis to improve their breathing, so they can continue being
active. Commonly, people with phrenic nerve injury have difficulty
breathing with basic daily activities, such as when climbing
stairs, while sleeping, or even just tying their shoes. This
surgery can help them return to their regular activities, sleep
better, return to a more active lifestyle, and improve their
quality of life." Dr. Kaufman is the world's leading expert in this
surgery, completing nearly 800 patient cases, a feat unmatched by
any other surgeon or medical facility in the world. Global
Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) is dedicated to enhancing healthcare
quality and safety in the medical tourism industry. Through
services such as accreditation, certification, strategy, medical
travel program development and optimization, and other business
solutions to help scale growth, GHA helps to position healthcare
providers to attract and serve medical travel patients, ultimately
enhancing clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and the
organization's business performance.
To raise awareness of the significance of GHA accreditation in
enhancing safety and the patient experience, Global Healthcare
Accreditation has initiated a comprehensive multilingual consumer
and buyer marketing campaign, available in English, Spanish,
Arabic, and other languages. The campaign aims to educate the
market about the substantial benefits of selecting hospitals that
have achieved GHA accreditation for their medical travel programs.
"Global Health Accreditation is an important recognition for Jersey
Shore University Medical Center," said Vito Buccellato, MPA, LNHA, president, and
chief hospital executive, Jersey Shore University Medical Center
(JSUMC). "Patients from around the U.S. and across the globe, such
as Japan, South Africa, Bolivia, Israel, and Australia, have come to the academic medical
center to receive phrenic nerve reconstruction and other advanced
peripheral nerve procedures."
Kenneth N. Sable, M.D.,
MBA, FACEP, regional president, Southern Market, Hackensack
Meridian Health, added, "we are proud that Dr. Kaufman and
all the specialists at the Center for Treatment of Paralysis and
Reconstructive Nerve Surgery have been able to help so many people
from across the globe."
According to Ms. Renée-Marie
Stephano, GHA's chief executive officer, "GHA
accreditation is not just a recognition; it's a testament to Jersey
Shore University Medical Center's commitment to quality and
compassionate care. By achieving this esteemed accreditation for
its Center for Treatment of Paralysis and Reconstructive Nerve
Surgery, JSUMC has demonstrated its dedication to meeting the
highest standards in healthcare delivery. This accomplishment
underscores their pivotal role in prioritizing the patient
experience in medical travel and enhancing the hospital's global
visibility in the healthcare landscape."
Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is expanding its
presence both domestically and internationally, with JSUMC playing
a pivotal role in its global healthcare initiatives. During a visit
to India in March 2024, HMH executive leadership signed
Memorandums of Understanding with prominent healthcare
institutions, including Mumbai Oncocare, Aster Hospitals, Inc., and
Apollo Hospitals Enterprise, Ltd. HMH's focus initially centers on
oncology care, leveraging its next-generation sequencing
capabilities to enhance precision medicine, facilitating
intellectual exchange, offering medical second opinions, and
conducting tumor board analyses. Plans also include partnerships
with leading neurology centers in Europe and the expansion of innovative
programs like pediatric epilepsy surgery and specialized phrenic
nerve surgery at CPRNS.
For more information about the Center, call 732-776-3893 or
visit
www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/services/neurosciences/paralysis-and-reconstructive-nerve-surgery
ABOUT HACKENSACK MERIDIAN
HEALTH
Hackensack Meridian Health is a leading
not-for-profit health care organization that is the largest, most
comprehensive and truly integrated health care network in
New Jersey, offering a complete
range of medical services, innovative research and life-enhancing
care. The network has 18 hospitals and more than 500 patient care
locations, which include ambulatory care centers, surgery centers,
home health services, ambulance services, lifesaving air medical
transportation, rehabilitation centers, urgent care centers,
physician practice locations, and a fitness and wellness
center.
The network's notable distinctions include having the only #1
ranked adult and children's hospitals in New Jersey, as ranked by U.S. News & World
Report, 2023-24. Hackensack University Medical Center is
nationally-ranked by U.S. News & World Report in six
specialties. To learn more, visit
www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org.
At JSUMC's Center for Treatment of Paralysis and
Reconstructive Nerve Surgery we've created a world-class team
using the advanced surgical treatment options for diaphragmatic
paralysis and phrenic nerve reconstruction. Our goal is to improve
the quality of life for patients with nerve damage and paralysis
due to a traumatic injury or surgery. For more information,
visit:
Center for the Treatment of Paralysis & Reconstructive Nerve
Surgery | Hackensack Meridian Health
ABOUT THE INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED RECONSTRUCTION
The
Institute for Advanced Reconstruction is dedicated to pushing the
boundaries of medical care through innovative research and
discovery. In addition to its strong commitment to care in
New Jersey, The Institute for
Advanced Reconstruction includes practices across multiple states,
including New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Louisiana, Florida, Texas and California, and attracts patients on a global
scale.
About Global Healthcare Accreditation:
At GHA, we're more than an accreditation body—we're strategic
partners committed to enhancing patient experiences and global
healthcare practices. Our expertise, drawn from leading
accreditation agencies, healthcare pioneers, and top-tier medical
travel industry executives ensures tailored solutions for
governments, healthcare providers and other industry stakeholders
worldwide. Our impact is seen in increased patient volumes, higher
satisfaction scores, and overall enhancement of your business
strategy.
Organizations interested in contacting Global Healthcare
Accreditation (GHA) can make a request at info@ghaccreditation.com
|Tel US 001.561.228.4014
|www.GlobalHealthcareAccreditation.com
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