(Utica, NY – Aug. 2013) St. Elizabeth Medical Center has been designated an Aetna Institute of Quality Orthopedic Care Facility for total joint replacement.
Aetna makes information about the quality and cost of healthcare services available to its members to help them make informed decisions about their healthcare needs. In line with this goal, Aetna recognizes hospitals and facilities in its network that offer specialized clinical services for certain health conditions. Facilities are selected for consistently delivering evidence-based, safe care.
“St. Elizabeth Medical Center is extremely proud of its Orthopedic Services, particularly the Total Joint Replacement Program,” said Albert D’Accurzio, M.D., Vice President – Medical Affairs at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. “This service has consistently achieved excellent patient outcomes in an efficient and cost-effective manner, while achieving high levels of patient satisfaction. We are very pleased that Aetna has recognized this high-quality program.”
St. Elizabeth Medical Center orthopedic specialties include total knee replacement surgeries using advanced computer-guided technology and same-day hip replacement surgery using an anterior approach. Nurses on the unit received additional orthopedic training and the unit was strategically designed to deliver the highest quality of care.
For more information, visit www.stemc.org or call St. Elizabeth Medical Center at (315) 798-8100.