Valley View Medical Center Earns Stroke Certification

FORT MOHAVE, AZ – [August 27, 2026] – Valley View Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association's Heart-Check mark for Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification.

Valley View Medical Center underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review last month. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with related certification standards, including program management, delivering and facilitating clinical care, and supporting continuity of care. Joint Commission standards are developed in consultation with health care experts and providers, measurement experts and patients. The reviewers also conducted onsite observations and interviews.

"Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification recognizes health care organizations committed to striving for excellence and fostering continuous improvement in patient safety and quality of care," says Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN, executive vice president of Accreditation and Certification Operations and chief nursing executive, The Joint Commission. "We commend Valley View Medical Center for using The Joint Commission's certification process to reduce variation in clinical processes and to strengthen its clinical program to drive safer, higher quality and more compassionate care for individuals served."

"We congratulate Valley View Medical Center for this outstanding achievement," says Nancy Brown, chief executive officer, the American Stroke Association. "This certification reflects its commitment to providing the highest quality of care for stroke patients."

“Our Joint Commission Stroke Ready certification underscores our proven ability to deliver rapid, evidence-based stroke care.” Said Sharon Radcliffe, Interim CNO. “It reflects disciplined clinical performance, uncompromising standards, and truly exceptional readiness. This designation affirms our leadership in stroke response and our steadfast commitment to protecting the health and safety of our community.”

For more information, please visit The Joint Commission's website.