Grandview Recognized for Stroke Care CommitmentGrandview Recognized for Stroke Care Commitment Published: 12:29 PM, July 17, 2024 Grandview Medical Center has been recognized by the American Heart Association for its commitment to providing exceptional stroke care. The hospital has received the prestigious Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. This award acknowledges Grandview’s dedication to adhering to nationally recognized guidelines for stroke treatment, which have been proven to improve patient outcomes. By following these guidelines, the hospital ensures that stroke patients receive the most appropriate and timely care. Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability in the United States. Early detection and treatment are crucial for minimizing the long-term effects of stroke and even preventing death. Grandview’s Emergency Department is equipped with a specialized stroke team that is available 24/7 to provide rapid and comprehensive care to stroke patients. The team follows the Get With The Guidelines treatment protocols, which include: * Administering clot-busting medications within 4.5 hours of stroke onset * Performing thrombectomy (mechanical clot removal) within 24 hours of stroke onset * Monitoring patients closely for complications and providing rehabilitation services By adhering to these guidelines, Grandview has helped countless stroke patients recover and live longer, healthier lives. Daniel McKinney, CEO of Grandview, said, “We are extremely proud of our team’s dedication to providing exceptional stroke care. The Get With The Guidelines program has provided us with a framework to implement evidence-based practices that have led to improved patient outcomes.” Steven Messe, MD, volunteer chair of the American Heart Association Stroke System of Care Advisory Group, said, “Grandview Medical Center is a shining example of how hospitals can use Get With The Guidelines to improve stroke care and save lives.” In addition to the Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award, Grandview has also received the Target: Stroke Honor Roll award from the American Heart Association. This award recognizes hospitals that meet specific criteria aimed at reducing the time between a patient’s arrival at the hospital and treatment with clot-busting therapy. Grandview’s commitment to stroke care extends beyond the hospital setting. The hospital also provides community education programs to raise awareness about stroke symptoms and risk factors. By educating the public, Grandview strives to prevent strokes before they occur and empower individuals to seek timely medical attention if symptoms arise.
Grandview Recognized for Stroke Care Commitment
Published 12:29 PM Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Grandview Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award for its commitment to ensuring that stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment. (File)
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Grandview Medical Center has been awarded the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award for its commitment to ensuring that stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and less disability.
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and one of the leading causes of disability in the United States. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain becomes blocked by a clot or bursts. When that happens, a part of the brain can’t get the blood and oxygen it needs, causing brain cells to die. Early detection and treatment of stroke are key to improving survival, minimizing disability, and speeding recovery times.
Get With The Guidelines brings the expertise of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association to hospitals across the country, helping to ensure patient care is aligned with the latest research and evidence-based guidelines. Get With The Guidelines – Stroke is a hospital-based program dedicated to improving stroke care by promoting consistent adherence to these guidelines, which can minimize the long-term effects of stroke and even prevent death.
“I am incredibly proud of our team here at Grandview and their dedication to improving patient care by adhering to the latest treatment guidelines,” said Daniel McKinney, CEO of Grandview. “Get With The Guidelines makes it easier for our teams to put proven knowledge and guidelines into practice every day, which research shows can help patients recover better. The ultimate goal is to help more people in the communities we serve live longer, healthier lives.”
Each year, program participants qualify for the award by demonstrating their organization’s commitment to providing quality care to stroke patients. In addition to following treatment guidelines, Get With The Guidelines participants also provide patient education to help them manage their health and recovery at home.
“We are thrilled to recognize Grandview Medical Center for its dedication to stroke care,” said Steven Messe, MD, volunteer chair of the American Heart Association Stroke System of Care Advisory Group and professor of neurology and director of neurology fellowships at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. “Participation in Get With The Guidelines is associated with improved patient outcomes, fewer readmissions, and lower mortality rates — a win for health systems, families, and communities.”
Grandview also received the Target: Stroke Honor Roll award from the American Heart Association. To qualify for this recognition, hospitals must meet specific criteria that reduce the time between an eligible patient’s arrival at the hospital and treatment with thrombolytic therapy.
