Mercy makes improvements to joint replacement program

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Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines’ Joint Replacement Program was recently highlighted in Becker’s Hospital Review as one of 10 hospitals taking their total joint replacement programs to the next level. Mercy has worked throughout the past year on improving its program to better serve patients, the health system said in a release. Mercy’s orthopedic team developed a new approach to offer patients a coordinated, one-stop shop for joint replacement that includes working as a comprehensive team consisting of orthopedic surgeons, nursing staff, orthopedic educators, care coordinators, therapists and pharmacists to develop a specialized care plan for each patient. The hospital also offers “Joint Camp,” a program to help patients plan for and recover from joint replacement surgery.