Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southlake has earned its first Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Certification in Spine Surgery (ACSS), a national designation recognizing hospitals that meet the highest standards of patient care and clinical outcomes in spine surgery.
“Earning this prestigious certification for the first time is a humbling and gratifying accomplishment,” said Mitch Mulvehill, interim president of Texas Health Southlake. “This demonstrates Texas Health Southlake’s dedication to providing compassionate and advanced orthopedic care to every patient, every time.”
The achievement reflects months of collaboration across departments. Hiep Nguyen, Pharm.D., M.H.A., B.S.N., R.N., MLS, Spine Surgery Program coordinator at Texas Health Southlake, said the work represented the efforts of physicians, nurses, patient care teams, and volunteers.
“We may be small, but we are mighty,” Nguyen shared. “From the physicians on the medical staff, the nurses and patient care technicians, to the volunteers at Texas Health Southlake, we promote exemplary healthcare and personal service for spine surgery patients and their families.”
According to national data, more than 1.5 million spinal surgeries are performed annually in the United States. Texas Health Southlake’s medical staff performs more than 300 spine surgeries each year and serves a community of more than 30,000 residents.
“Spinal conditions and other back and neck ailments can be frustrating and hinder a patient’s well-being,” Mulvehill said. “Texas Health Southlake is dedicated to providing individuals with the high-quality care they need and deserve, so they can get back to enjoying life.”