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EDINBURG, Texas – DHR Health announced today that its Intensive Care Unit (ICU) has earned The Joint Commission’s Disease Specific Certification in Respiratory Failure. This certification is considered the “gold standard of approval” in the healthcare industry, reinforcing DHR Health’s commitment to providing the highest quality of medical care to patients of the Rio Grande Valley. With this certification, DHR Health joins the elite 1% of hospitals nationwide to have this certification and the only facility in the Rio Grande Valley to have this distinction.
The decision to pursue this rigorous certification was entirely voluntary, driven by the ICU Interprofessional Team’s dedication to the health and well-being of the community they serve. The Interprofessional Team, which is comprised of DHR Health team members from various medical disciplines, worked tirelessly over the past three years to meet and exceed the demanding standards required for this prestigious recognition.
“We are proud to be amongst the 1% in the nation to have this certification,” said Dr. Juan Marcos Chavez Paz, DHR Health ICU Medical Director. “This certification highlights DHR Health’s commitment to using a team-based approach, evidence-based medicine and standardized protocols to treat a full spectrum of respiratory conditions, from the simplest to the most complex which achieves improved patient outcomes,” added Dr. Chavez.
According to Marissa Castaneda, Senior Executive Vice President at DHR Health, this achievement is more than just a certificate, it is the gold standard in healthcare quality, improved patient outcomes and clinical safety.
“This achievement demonstrates the commitment, dedication and excellence of our health care providers at DHR Health. They remain committed to our patients and to our community and strive each day to exceed the standards of care to the Rio Grande Valley,” said Castaneda.
| Members of the ICU Interprofessional Team include: |
| Dr. Juan Marcos Chavez Paz, ICU Medical Director |
| Ana Martinez, ICU Senior Director |
| Gilberto Botello Bucio, ICU/CCU Administrative Assistant |
| Yvette Alaniz, ICU Clinical Coordinator |
| Daniel Dizon, ICU Clinical Coordinator |
| Benjamin Yeboah, RN Educator-Critical Care Services |
| Jose Garza, Cardiopulmonary Services Director |
| Steve Rodriguez, Critical Care Clinical Pharmacist |
| Randee Jackson, Director of Resources Management |
| Ari Garza, Dietician |
| Nathan Dunn, Director of Rehabilitation Therapy Services |
| Samuel Lopez, Acute Therapy Supervisor |
The Joint Commission, a respected independent non-profit organization, is a leader in healthcare accreditation and certification. Through a comprehensive evaluation process, it ensures healthcare organizations meet the highest standards for patient care, safety, and operational effectiveness. The Joint Commission’s standards are developed in collaboration with healthcare experts, providers, measurement specialists, and patients, and are informed by scientific literature and expert consensus. To assess performance, surveyors conduct onsite observations and interviews, helping organizations continuously improve.
