Havasu Regional Medical Center Awarded Primary Stroke Center Certification

Lake Havasu City, AZ. (April 15, 2026) - Havasu Regional Medical Center (HRMC) has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Primary Stroke Center Certification.

HRMC underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with related certification standards, including delivery and facilitation of clinical care, program management, and performance improvement. Joint Commission standards are developed in consultation with healthcare experts and providers, measurement experts, and patients. The reviewers also conducted onsite observations and interviews.

“Achieving Primary Stroke Center Certification is a reflection of the unwavering commitment to clinical excellence our teams bring every single day,” said Danita Daley, DNP, MBA, RN, HACP,  Havasu Regional Medical Center Chief Nursing Officer. “From rapid triage and stroke alert activation to timely treatment and coordinated interdisciplinary care, our ED, nursing staff, physicians, radiology, pharmacy, lab, and support services have worked in synchrony to meet rigorous national standards. This certification strengthens our ability to deliver consistent, high-quality stroke care to our community, where every minute truly matters. We are incredibly proud of what this team has accomplished."

“Primary 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 of The Joint Commission. “We commend Havasu Regional Medical Center 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 Havasu Regional for this outstanding achievement,” says Nancy Brown, chief executive officer, the American STROKE Association. “This certification reflects its commitment to providing the highest quality of care for stroke patients.”

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every 40 seconds, someone has a stroke in the United States. When a stroke occurs, every minute matters. Havasu Regional Medical Center provides 24/7 emergency care close to home, including higher levels of stroke care as a Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center.