Western Medical Center Santa Ana Reaccredited as a Primary Stroke Center

(Santa Ana, CA)- Today, Western Medical Center Santa Ana (WMCSA) officially announced its reaccreditation as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission of Accreditation, Healthcare and Certification. The Joint Commission accredits and certifies more than 20,500 health care organizations and programs in the United States as a reflection of that organization’s commitment to meeting defined performance standards.

“Our highly trained medical staff at Western Medical Center Santa Ana’s Primary Stroke Center are committed to providing critical care services that will diagnose, treat and provide rehabilitation to stroke patients as they enter our emergency room,” Victoria Tomczak, Stroke Coordinator. “Our Primary Stroke Center is trained to recognize medical complications that arise from a patient who has suffered a stroke and adequately treat those patients within the first three hours of symptoms.”

“Time is brain. Most strokes can be treated within 180 minutes of their onset, the specialized stroke centers are key to appropriately recognizing and managing strokes, and their complications,” said Dr. David Lombardi, M.D., one of Orange County’s most experienced neurologists. “Western Medical Center Santa Ana is experienced in orchestrating stroke center protocols that benefit our stroke patients and save lives. The recent reaccreditation as a Primary Stroke Center is a testament to that fact.”

“Western Medical Center Santa Ana is honored to receive reaccreditation as a Primary Stroke Center as we continue our efforts to provide optimal specialty and critical care services to our communities,” said Suzanne Richards, CEO, WMCSA. “Our distinguished team of nurses, physicians and administrative staff continue to strive for excellence in patient care and we look forward to continuing to serve Orange County residents.”

For over 110 years, Western Medical Center Santa Ana has delivered innovative and advanced medical care to the Orange County community. Today, with its 282-licensed bed facility, it provides comprehensive healthcare for the entire family. Western Medical Center Santa Ana is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, licensed by the State of California and approved for the acceptance of Medicare patients.  The hospital is designated by the County of Orange as a Level II Trauma Center and provides emergency services for more than 20,000 patients per year.

Western Medical Center Santa Ana Verified as Level II Trauma Center by American College of Surgeons (ACS)

(Santa Ana, CA)- Today, Western Medical Center Santa Ana (WMCSA) announced its verification as a Level II Trauma Center from the Verification Review Committee, (VRC), a subcommittee of the Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons. This re-verification acknowledges Western Medical Center Santa Ana’s long-standing dedication to providing superior care to Orange County residents.

“We are honored to have a world class team of physicians passionate about their work in trauma services for the hospital's patients. Western Medical Center's re-verification as a Level II Trauma Center by ACS is a testament to our team's commitment,” said Dr. Humberto Sauri, Medical Director, Trauma Services, WMCSA.

“Every single day, I work with nurses and hospital staff who strive to deliver the highest level of care to our patients and save lives. Western Medical Center's Level II Trauma Center re-verification is made possible by a team of healthcare professionals devoted to providing excellent critical emergency care,” said Janet Hewson, RN, BSN, PHN, Director, Trauma Services, WMCSA.

 “As one of only three Level II Trauma Centers serving all of Orange County, Western Medical Center Santa Ana continues to strive for excellence in delivering quality critical emergency care to the region,” said Suzanne Richards, CEO of Western Medical Center Santa Ana. “The hospital’s designation is a product of the hard work and dedication of its first rate medical staff, nurses and entire professional team. We are proud Western Medical Center Santa Ana is officially verified as a Level II Trauma Center by ACS, one of our most important designations.”

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 care of the surgical patient. The College has over 72,000 members and it is the largest association of surgeons in the world. Longstanding achievements have placed the ACS in the forefront of American surgery and have made it an important advocate for all surgical patients.

Established by the American College of Surgeons in 1987, the Committee on Trauma’s Consultation and Verification Program for Hospitals promotes the development of trauma centers in which participants provide not only the hospital resources necessary for trauma care, but also the entire spectrum of care to address the needs of all injured patients.

For over 110 years, Western Medical Center Santa Ana has delivered innovative and advanced medical care to the Orange County community. Today, with its 282-licensed bed facility, it provides comprehensive healthcare for the entire family. Western Medical Center Santa Ana is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, licensed by the State of California and approved for the acceptance of Medicare patients.  The hospital is designated by the County of Orange as a Level II Trauma Center and provides emergency services for more than 20,000 patients per year.