AdventHealth Altamonte Springs (Fla.) is the first hospital in Florida that has been designated as an orthopedic and spine center of excellence by DNV.
The hospital earned the designation by showing advancement in preoperative care, team delivery and communication, and affordable treatment, as well as an interest in feedback and continuous improvement, according to a March 23 press release.
The hospital's orthopedic unit has been open since 2014, employing four orthopedic surgeons, one spine surgeon and 75 team members. The unit had a total of 923 orthopedic cases last year.