Bluegrass Community Hospital Receives American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Rural Recognition Bronze Award

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Bluegrass Community Hospital has made significant strides in improving rural stroke care and eliminating disparities in health outcomes. The hospital, located in Versailles, has received the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Rural Recognition Bronze quality achievement award. This recognition is a testament to the hospital's commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines.

Key Takeaways:

  • Bluegrass Community Hospital received the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Rural Recognition Bronze award for its efforts to optimize stroke care and eliminate rural health care outcome disparities.
  • People living in rural communities face a 40% higher likelihood of developing heart disease and a 30% increased risk for stroke mortality compared to urban counterparts.
  • The hospital's team is committed to providing high-quality stroke care despite the challenges of extended interfacility transportation times and limited staffing resources.
  • The award recognizes hospitals for their efforts toward acute stroke care excellence demonstrated by composite score compliance to guideline-directed care.
  • Angie Ingram, Senior Nursing Officer of Bluegrass Community Hospital, stated that the team is proud to be recognized for their work in improving the lives of people in Versailles affected by stroke.

Statistics:

  • People living in rural communities have a 40% higher likelihood of developing heart disease.
  • Rural communities face a 30% increased risk for stroke mortality compared to urban counterparts.
  • Bluegrass Community Hospital is one of the rural hospitals participating in Get With The Guidelines - Stroke program.
  • The American Heart Association recognizes the importance of health care services provided to people living in rural areas by rural hospitals.

Sources:

  • Bluegrass Community Hospital. "Bluegrass Community Hospital receives American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Rural Recognition Bronze quality achievement award." [July 25]
  • American Heart Association. "Public Health AmeriCorps to address health inequity in rural communities." (April 6, 2022)
  • American Heart Association. "American Heart Association issues call to action for addressing inequities in rural health." (February 10, 2020)