On Monday, HCA Florida North Florida Hospital announced it received recertification as a Comprehensive Stroke Center from DNV Healthcare USA.

According to an HCA release, The DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center certification reflects the highest level of competence for treating serious stroke events. North Florida Hospital has maintained this certification from DNV since 2017.

“With stroke care, you must have the best clinicians and resources, but also the ability to act organizationally with extreme efficiency because of the time-critical nature of these events,” said Dr. Edgardo Cruz-Martinez, medical director of HCA Florida North Florida Hospital’s Stroke Program, in the press release. “This certification from DNV validates all the effort we have put into this program to ensure the health and safety of our patients.”

The DNV certification is based on standards set by the American Stroke Association and the Brain Attack Coalition. It affirms that the medical center addresses the full spectrum of stroke care including diagnosis, treatment, education and rehabilitation.

“Achieving certification shows commitment to excellence,” said Kelly Proctor, President of DNV Healthcare USA Inc., in the press release. “And it helps demonstrate to your community that you are performing at the highest level.”