Iredell Memorial Hospital has been honored with the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award. This recognition highlights the hospital’s commitment to providing appropriate treatment for stroke patients based on nationally recognized, research-based guidelines. The goal is to save more lives and reduce disability.
Stroke ranks as the fifth leading cause of death and a significant cause of disability in the United States. It occurs when a blood vessel carrying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is blocked or bursts, causing brain cells to die due to lack of blood and oxygen. Early detection and treatment are crucial for improving survival rates, reducing disability, and speeding up recovery.
The Get With The Guidelines program helps hospitals nationwide align patient care with the latest research- and evidence-based guidelines from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association. This initiative aims to improve stroke care by promoting adherence to these guidelines, potentially minimizing long-term effects or preventing death.
“Iredell Memorial Hospital is committed to improving patient care by adhering to the latest treatment guidelines,” stated Diane Galati, BSN, Stroke and Chest Pain Coordinator at Iredell Health System. “Get With The Guidelines makes it easier for our teams to put proven knowledge and guidelines into practice daily.”
Participants in this program qualify for awards by demonstrating their commitment to quality stroke patient care. Besides following treatment guidelines, they also educate patients on managing health post-recovery.
“We are incredibly pleased to recognize Iredell Memorial Hospital for its commitment to caring for patients with stroke,” said Steven Messe, MD, volunteer chair of the American Heart Association Stroke System of Care Advisory Group.
Additionally, Iredell Memorial Hospital received another accolade: the Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll award from the American Heart Association. This initiative ensures that patients with Type 2 diabetes receive up-to-date care during hospitalization due to stroke.
