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Albany Medical Center Receives American Heart Association's Quality Achievement Award for Heart Failure Care

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Albany Medical Center, a leading healthcare provider in the region, has been recognized by the American Heart Association (AHA) with the Get With The Guidelines -- Heart Failure Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to improving outcomes for patients with heart failure. This prestigious award recognizes the hospital's adherence to the latest treatment guidelines, efforts to reduce hospital readmissions, and increase healthy days at home for heart failure patients. The award highlights the hospital's dedication to providing high-quality care to its patients, particularly those living with heart failure, a condition that affects over 6.7 million U.S. adults and is expected to increase to over eight million by 2030.

Key Takeaways:

  • The American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines -- Heart Failure quality achievement award is given to hospitals that demonstrate a commitment to treating patients according to the most up-to-date guidelines.
  • Albany Medical Center received the Gold Plus award, recognizing its adherence to the latest treatment guidelines and efforts to reduce hospital readmissions and increase healthy days at home for heart failure patients.
  • Heart failure is a chronic condition affecting over 6.7 million U.S. adults, with a projected increase to over eight million by 2030.
  • The Get With The Guidelines program aims to increase healthy days at home and reduce hospital readmissions for heart failure patients.
  • Albany Medical Center's commitment to quality care is highlighted by its commitment to adhering to the latest treatment guidelines and providing education to patients to help them manage their heart failure at home.
  • The hospital's patient care teams have demonstrated a commitment to improving patient outcomes, reducing hospital readmissions, and enhancing patient education.
  • The American Heart Association's Target: Heart Failure Optimal award recognizes hospitals that meet specific criteria to improve medication adherence, provide early follow-up care and coordination, and enhance patient education.
  • Albany Medical Center also received the American Heart Association's Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll award, recognizing its commitment to providing evidence-based care to patients with type 2 diabetes who are at risk for complications.

Statistics:

  • Over 6.7 million U.S. adults live with heart failure.
  • The number of patients living with heart failure is expected to increase to over eight million by 2030.
  • The Get With The Guidelines -- Heart Failure quality achievement award is earned by hospitals that demonstrate a commitment to treating patients according to the most up-to-date guidelines.
  • Albany Medical Center has committed to providing quality care to heart failure patients by adhering to the latest treatment guidelines.

Sources:

  • Albany Med Health System press release (dated August 13)
  • American Heart Association
  • Contify.com (Copyright 2017)

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