MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center awarded Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center Certification

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center Certification. 

To continue to advance stroke care in central Iowa, MercyOne underwent a rigorous onsite review by the Joint Commission on March 13-14, 2025. During real-time clinical care observations and interviews, a team of reviewers evaluated compliance with certification standards including program management, self-management, participation requirements, and delivering and facilitating clinical care. Joint Commission standards are developed in consultation with health care experts and providers, measurement experts, and patients. 

“Advanced Thrombectomy Capable 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 MercyOne Des Moines Medical 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 are honored to be recognized for our exceptional stroke care,” said Keith Kohout, DO, MS, neurologist and medical director of MercyOne Des Moines Stroke Center. “To perform at this high level is a team effort and demonstrates the commitment and expertise of all our healthcare staff. This recertification signifies our commitment to improving patient outcomes as central Iowa’s most advanced stroke center.  As the only hospital in Iowa to achieve this prestigious certification, patients and families can be assured they are receiving state-of-the-art stroke care at MercyOne.”   

For more information, please visit The Joint Commission.