Frankfort Regional Medical Center is proud to announce the certification of its Cardiac Rehab program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). Frankfort Regional Medical Center was recognized for its commitment to improving the quality of life by enhancing standards of care.
"I am very proud of our recent certification. It validates our commitment to establishing a program which meets the highest standards for cardiovascular rehabilitation," said Linda Rittermeyer, Chief Nursing Officer at Frankfort Regional Medical Center.
Cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation programs are designed to help people with cardiovascular problems (e.g. heart attacks, coronary artery bypass graft surgery, etc.) and pulmonary problems (e.g. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – COPD, respiratory symptoms, etc.) recover faster and improve their quality of life. Both programs include exercise, education, counseling and support for patients and their families.
The Cardiac Rehab program at Frankfort Regional Medical Center participated in the one month application process which requires extensive documentation of the program’s practices. The AACVPR Program Certification is the only peer-reviewed accreditation process designed to review individual programs for adherence to standards and guidelines developed and published by the AACVPR and other professional societies. Each program is reviewed by the AACVPR National Certification Committee and certification is awarded by the AACVPR Board of Directors.
Certified AACVPR 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.
Frankfort Regional Medical Center offers a Phase II Cardiac Rehab program, a medically monitored exercise program designed for those who have had a recent heart illness or surgery / procedure. The program mixes regular physical exercise with risk factor modification in order to help with recovery and strengthen the patient’s body.
Cardiac rehab is proven to be a safe and effective way to help those with heart conditions:
- Get stronger
- Feel better faster
- Return to former activities
- Reduce the risk of future heart problems
- Live healthier and longer
- Improve quality of life
For more information regarding Phase II Cardiac Rehab at Frankfort Regional Medical Center, please call (502) 226-7526.