Beaufort Memorial earns certification for hip, knee replacement

Less than two years after opening its Joint Replacement Center, Beaufort Memorial Hospital has received The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for hip and knee replacement.

The certification was awarded after a rigorous one-day, on-site review June 5, according to a news release.

"It takes a great deal of teamwork and financial resources to meet the standards of quality, patient safety and service required by The Joint Commission," said Shawna Doran, Beaufort Memorial director of quality and regulatory affairs.

For more information on Beaufort Memorial's Joint Replacement Center, go towww.beaufortmemorial.org or call 843-522-7435.