Carondelet Health Network Hospitals Receive National Recognition for Stroke Care Excellence

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Carondelet Health Network's Carondelet St. Mary's and St. Joseph's Hospitals have received national recognition for their commitment to providing high-quality stroke care from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. The award highlights the hospitals' dedication to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that meets research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence. Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital received the Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, while Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital received the Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Bronze award. This recognition is a testament to the hard work and commitment of the entire team at Carondelet Health Network.

Key Takeaways:

  • Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital received the Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll award, while Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital received the Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Bronze award, for their commitment to providing high-quality stroke care.
  • The recognition highlights the hospitals' dedication to ensuring stroke patients receive treatment that meets research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.
  • Dr. Brian Hess, chief medical officer for Carondelet Health Network, emphasized the importance of prompt and accurate treatment in stroke care, stating, "Prompt and accurate treatment is crucial when a patient is experiencing a stroke."
  • Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and a leading cause of adult disability in the United States, with a stroke occurring every 40 seconds and nearly 795,000 people suffering a stroke each year.
  • Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital is certified as a Primary Plus Stroke Center by DNV, for meeting the guidelines required for treatment of serious stroke events.
  • The Primary Stroke Plus certification signifies that Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital provides critical elements of care to achieve long-term success in patient outcomes.
  • The Carondelet Neurological Institute at St. Joseph's Hospital, also accredited by DNV, is dedicated to the treatment of neurological disorders and injuries.
  • The Comprehensive Stroke Center offers multispecialty management of patients suffering hemorrhagic or ischemic strokes.

Statistics:

  • Stroke occurs every 40 seconds in the United States.
  • Nearly 795,000 people suffer a stroke each year.
  • Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and a leading cause of adult disability in the United States.

Sources:

  • American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
  • Carondelet Health Network
  • DNV (accrediting agency)
  • Contify.com