COLUMBIA, Tenn. — Maury Regional Health (MRH) is proud to announce that it has received the Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification from The Joint Commission. This certification demonstrates the hospital’s commitment to providing exceptional, evidence-based care to patients undergoing hip and knee replacement procedures.
Maury Regional Health is one of four hospitals in the state of Tennessee, and the only in Middle Tennessee, that has achieved advanced certification. Maury Regional Medical Center’s total hip and total knee program has been certified by The Joint Commission since 2011; however, advanced certification covers a broader spectrum of standards.
“We are incredibly honored to receive this certification from The Joint Commission,” said CEO Martin Chaney, MD. “This achievement is a testament to our commitment to clinical excellence and the trust our community places in us for their orthopedic care.”
The Joint Commission is an independent, non-profit organization that accredits and certifies nearly 21,000 health care organizations and their programs in the United States. Their certifications are recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to meeting rigorous performance standards.
The Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification is awarded to hospitals that meet rigorous standards in patient care and outcomes. As part of this certification process, MRH underwent a comprehensive overview of its total hip and knee replacement programs, demonstrating adherence to best practices and continuous improvement in quality and safety.
Orthopedic surgeries at Maury Regional Health are performed by physicians associated with Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance (TOA) of Columbia. They are complemented by a team of highly skilled clinical professionals, including surgical technicians, nurses, anesthesiologists, physician assistants, physical and occupational therapists, care managers and many more utilizing innovative and advanced technologies such as Stryker’s Mako system, INHANCE™ Shoulder System, Infinity Total Ankle System and more.
Maury Regional Medical Center (MRMC) also earned recognition in 2024 as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Joint Replacement and was an Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ recipient from Healthgrades, the leading resource consumers use to find a hospital or doctor. Maury Regional Medical Center was also recognized by Healthgrades as the #1 orthopedic surgery program in Tennessee for 2024.
In addition, MRMC was named the only hospital in Tennessee to achieve the 2024 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ and Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ from Healthgrades.
For more information about MRH’s orthopedic services visit MauryRegional.com/JointReplacement.