Atlanta, Ga. (November 27, 2023) – Piedmont Atlanta Hospital received certification in advanced spine surgery from DNV, the hospital’s accrediting body. This certification affirms Piedmont Atlanta’s excellence in the treatment of musculoskeletal spine and lower back problems. The scope of this certification is inclusive of inpatient, outpatient, and same-day elective surgery, including minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS), procedures.

“Advanced Spine Surgery Certification lets our community know we are committed to providing the highest quality spine care,” said Patrick M. Battey, M.D., chief executive officer of Piedmont Atlanta. “Achieving advanced certification validates all the effort we have put into this program to ensure the health and safety of our patients.”

The DNV Advanced Spine Surgery Certification requirements are informed by the ERAS® Society Lumbar Spinal Fusion and Orthopedic guidelines, the guidelines of the North American Spine Society, and relevant requirements of the CMS Conditions of Participation for Hospitals. The certification also incorporates a quality management system to develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing system for measuring, monitoring and managing quality and patient safety to continually improve the care of patients.

“Achieving Advanced Spine Surgery Certification demonstrates a commitment to excellence,” said Kelly Proctor, president of DNV Healthcare USA Inc. “It affirms that a hospital’s spine program is performing at the highest level.”

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