Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Certification awarded to HCA Florida Aventura Hospital

Aventura, FL — HCA Florida Aventura Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check mark for Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification.

HCA Florida Aventura Hospital underwent a rigorous onsite review on October 23-24, 2025. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with related certification standards including management and treatment of hemorrhagic strokes through coil embolization, clippings and flow diverters. 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.

“Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification recognizes healthcare 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 officer, The Joint Commission. “We commend HCA Florida Aventura Hospital for using The Joint Commission 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 HCA Florida Aventura Hospital for this outstanding achievement,” says Nancy Brown, chief executive officer, the American Heart Association. “This certification reflects its commitment to providing the highest quality of care for stroke patients.”

“At HCA Florida Aventura Hospital, excellence isn’t just a goal – it’s our standard. We have been recognized as one of Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care for four consecutive years. As an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center certified by The Joint Commission, we continue to raise the bar in delivering clinical excellence to the communities we serve”, shared Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Trish Stephens.

HCA Florida Aventura Hospital rigorously prepared for the certification process via current and retrospective case reviews, weekly tracers and continuing education opportunities among all providers and colleagues involved in stroke patient care.

For more information, please visit The Joint Commission website.