Jackson Hospital | Partners | Winter 2021

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama has awarded Jackson Hospital with Blue Distinction Centers+ designations in Bariatric Surgery, Spine Surgery, and Hip and Knee Replace- ment. These recognitions are based on several factors, including expertise of the medical team, the number of procedures performed, positive clinical outcomes and financial performance. Only those facilities that meet nationally established, objective quality measures are consid- ered for this important designation. The teams at Jackson Hospital are committed to providing excellent care by provid- ing patients with top-notch care close to home. This commitment to excellence has earned the hospital these prestigious designations, and we continue to find new ways to bring you excellent care. Blue Distinction Centers+ for Bariatric Surgery Blue Distinction Centers+ for Bariatric Surgery provide a full range of bariatric surgery care, including surgical care, post-operative care, outpatient follow-up care and patient education. These Centers have lower complication rates and fewer readmissions. To qualify as a Bariatric Surgery Blue Distinction Center, the facility must also be accredited by AWARDS Special recognition for quality care the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). Only those facilities that meet nationally established, objective quality measures are considered for this important designation. Jackson Hospital’s Bariatric Surgery center allows patients to retake control of their weight by providing top-quality surgical options that fit the individual needs of each patient. Our comprehen- sive team of professionals, which includes dietitians, nurses and physicians, will guide patients through every step in the process to achieve a successful surgery. Blue Distinction Centers+ for Spine Surgery Blue Distinction Centers+ for Spine Surgery provide comprehensive inpa- tient spine surgery services, including discectomy, fusion and decompression procedures. These centers have lower readmission rates and fewer reoperations. The Spine Center at Jackson Hospital utilizes the latest technology, including Stryker iSuites and private, dedicated post-surgical patient rooms, to provide better surgical outcomes in the River Region. Headed by highly qualified spinal surgeons, our care team has been specifically trained to treat patients who have undergone spinal surgery. Blue Distinction Centers+ for Knee and Hip Replacement Blue Distinction Centers+ for Knee and Hip Replacement have demonstrated expertise in total knee and total hip replacement surgeries. These centers have lower complication rates and fewer hospital readmissions. At Jackson Hospital, our Center for Knee and Hip Replacement prides itself on providing patients with experts who are specially-trained and work collabora- tively to provide each patient with safe, quality care while ensuring an outstand- ing hospital experiences. We also provide aggressive pain management to enable you to actively participate in physi- cal therapy, which plays a fundamental role in the recovery process after joint surgery. The joint venture class provided by Jackson Hospital provides additional education resources to both the patient and patient coach to learn about the procedure and recovery, improving their knowledge and expectations. 10 Jackson Hospital