MaineHealth Surgical Care Rockport has earned dual reaccreditation from the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in both vascular testing and vascular interventional services, reflecting their continued commitment to providing high-quality vascular care to patients throughout the midcoast region. 

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, while stroke is the nation’s fifth-leading cause of death and the leading cause of disability, with nearly 800,000 new strokes occurring annually, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

"Early evaluation, detection and treatment of vascular disease play a critical role in improving patient outcomes," said MaineHealth, in a news release.

MaineHealth Surgical Care Rockport received a renewed three-year accreditation in vascular testing in the following areas: 

 Extracranial cerebrovascular testing, which evaluates the arteries in the neck that supply blood to the brain.

 Peripheral venous testing, which assesses blood flow in the arms and legs. 

 Peripheral arterial testing, which measures blood flow through the arteries of the limbs.

 Visceral vascular testing, which evaluates major blood vessels supplying abdominal organs, including the aorta and arteries that supply the kidneys, liver and intestines. The care team also earned reaccreditation in superficial venous evaluation and management, a service that uses ultrasound technology and clinical assessment to evaluate vein health and guide treatment.

Vascular testing and interventional procedures are specialized services used to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the body’s arteries and veins. These services can help care teams evaluate and manage a wide range of vascular conditions, supporting timely diagnosis and treatment.

“This recognition reflects the expertise, professionalism and dedication our team brings to patient care every day,” said Dawn Place, senior director of practice operations for MaineHealth Pen Bay and Waldo Hospitals. “Accreditation from IAC affirms our commitment to maintaining the highest standards in vascular diagnosis and treatment while ensuring patients have access to advanced care close to home.”

To earn accreditation, hospitals must undergo a rigorous application and review process and demonstrate compliance with published standards. The process includes a comprehensive self-assessment and review by a panel of medical experts. The IAC accreditation process also evaluates both the operational and clinical components of the facility, including representative case studies and corresponding final reports. Reaccreditation signifies compliance with nationally recognized standards for quality, safety and patient care.

For more information about MaineHealth Surgical Care Rockport, visit MaineHealth Surgical Care - Rockport | MaineHealth.

About IAC

The IAC is a nonprofit organization in operation to evaluate and accredit facilities that provide diagnostic imaging, therapeutic and intervention-based procedures, thus improving the quality of patient care provided in private offices, clinics and hospitals where such services are performed. The IAC provides accreditation programs for vascular testing, echocardiography, nuclear/PET, MRI, diagnostic CT, dental CT, carotid stenting, cardiac electrophysiology, cardiovascular catheterization, vascular interventional and image-guided procedures. The IAC programs for accreditation are dedicated to ensuring quality patient care and promoting health care and all support one common mission: Improving health care through accreditation®. Committed to its mission through a rigorous peer review process, the IAC has granted accreditation to more than 14,000 sites since its inception in 1991. To learn more about IAC, visit intersocietal.org

About MaineHealth

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit, integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America,” and is committed to a mission of providing high-quality affordable care, educating tomorrow's caregivers and researching better ways to provide care. MaineHealth includes a Level 1 trauma medical center, eight additional licensed hospitals, comprehensive pediatric care services, an extensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services as well as home health, hospice and senior care services. With more than 2,000 employed providers and approximately 23,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth hospitals include MaineHealth Behavioral Health at Spring Harbor in Westbrook, MaineHealth Franklin Hospital in Farmington, MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital in Damariscotta, MaineHealth Maine Medical Center in Portland, Biddeford and Sanford, MaineHealth Memorial Hospital in North Conway, N.H., MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick, MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital in Rockport, MaineHealth Stephens Hospital in Norway and MaineHealth Waldo Hospital in Belfast. MaineHealth also includes the MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital in Portland, MaineHealth Behavioral Health in Westbrook, MaineHealth Home Health and Hospice in Saco, the MaineHealth Institute for Research in Scarborough, the MaineHealth Medical Group and MaineHealth NorDx in Scarborough. MaineHealth affiliates include MaineGeneral Health in Augusta and Waterville. It is also a significant stakeholder in the MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization in Portland and a joint venture partner in the New England Rehabilitation Hospital in Portland.