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Hospital unit earns pulmonary recertification

ECU Health Medical Center announced its Cardiovascular Pulmonary Rehabilitation practice has received recertification through the American Association of Cardiovascular Pulmonary Rehabilitation, a recognition of the hospital’s adherence to high standards of care. To earn the certification, ECU Health Medical Center CVPR applied through a process that required extensive documentation of program practices that were reviewed by the AACVPR Program Certification Committee, the hospital said. Certification was awarded by the AACVPR Board of Directors. “Our program meets strict national standards for quality, safety and clinical excellence as proven through our recertification,” said Kim Becton, cardiopulmonary nurse with the programs. “Our multidisciplinary team is dedicated to providing evidence-based care for patients with chronic respiratory disease, and the AACVPR certification reinforces our commitment to improving patient outcomes, enhancing quality of life and delivering comprehensive, patient-centered pulmonary rehabilitation services. Above all, it illustrates our goal to establish lasting trust within our community between pulmonologists and patients.” Pulmonary rehabilitation combines medical care and counseling across its multidisciplinary team to improve patients’ breathing, increase endurance and regain independence in their day-to-day lives, the hospital said. Facets of rehabilitation include individualized exercise prescriptions and training, lifestyle education and clinical support. Patients who take part in pulmonary rehab