Southern Tennessee Regional Health System – Pulaski Earns Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification from The Joint Commission

PULASKI, Tenn. – Southern Tennessee Regional Health System – Pulaski (STRHS Pulaski) has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing safe, high-quality care for patients experiencing stroke symptoms.

Stroke is a medical emergency where every minute matters. Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification recognizes hospitals that have established the processes, resources and clinical capabilities necessary to rapidly evaluate, diagnose and begin treatment for patients experiencing a stroke.

Achieving this certification reflects the work of physicians, nurses and clinical teams across STRHS Pulaski to ensure patients experiencing signs and symptoms of stroke receive timely, coordinated care close to home.

“When someone is experiencing a stroke, time is critical, and having the right processes and resources in place can make a tremendous difference,” said Jason Fugleberg, CEO of STRHS Pulaski. “Earning this certification demonstrates the dedication of our team and the work they have put into ensuring our community can turn to STRHS Pulaski when every second counts. We are incredibly proud of this achievement and what it means for the patients and families we serve.”

The Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification joins STRHS Pulaski’s growing list of clinical achievements, including accreditation as a Chest Pain Center. Together, these recognitions demonstrate the hospital’s continued focus on strengthening its ability to respond to time-sensitive medical emergencies and provide high-quality care for the Giles County community.

“Providing excellent emergency care is about being prepared before the patient ever arrives at our doors,” Fugleberg added. “From earning nationally recognized certifications to investing in our Emergency Department and our people, we are continuing to build upon the care our community depends on.”

STRHS Pulaski remains committed to advancing the quality of care available locally and ensuring patients have access to critical services when they need them most. Achieving Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification is another important step in the hospital’s mission of Making Communities Healthier®.