MOORESVILLE, Ind. – Franciscan Health Mooresville has been designated as a Stroke Ready Center by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC).

Certification is a process through which healthcare organizations demonstrate compliance with national standards. Certification by ACHC reflects an organization’s dedication and commitment to meeting standards that facilitate a higher level of performance and patient care.

“Being recognized as a Stroke Ready Center by the ACHC affirms our commitment to providing exceptional stroke care,” said Trish Weber, chief operating officer for Franciscan Health Mooresville and Carmel. “This distinction presents the opportunity to spotlight the quality of service we provide the patients we serve in Morgan and surrounding counties.”

Being a Stroke Ready Center, Franciscan Health Mooresville has the required infrastructure and protocols in place to stabilize and provide rapid care.

The facility has also met specific guidelines as a Stroke Ready Center, featuring a comprehensive system for rapid diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients admitted to the emergency department.

ACHC is a nonprofit organization that has stood as a symbol of quality and excellence since 1986.

Franciscan Health Mooresville is located at 1201 Hadley Road in Mooresville.