HCA HealthONE Aurora Receives American Heart Association's Prestigious Awards for Stroke Care

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Aurora, a leading healthcare provider, has received two prestigious awards from the American Heart Association for its exceptional stroke care services. The hospital has been recognized with the Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award and the Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll award. These awards acknowledge HCA HealthONE Aurora's commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.

Key Takeaways:

  • HCA HealthONE Aurora received the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized guidelines.
  • The hospital received the American Heart Association's Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll award for its commitment to providing evidence-based care to patients with Type 2 diabetes who are at higher risk for complications.
  • Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S.
  • The awards recognize HCA HealthONE Aurora's efforts in promoting consistent adherence to the latest treatment guidelines for stroke care, which can minimize the long-term effects of a stroke and even prevent death.
  • Participation in Get With The Guidelines is associated with improved patient outcomes, fewer readmissions, and lower mortality rates.
  • The hospital's commitment to stroke care has led to more lives saved and reduced disability among its patients.
  • HCA HealthONE Aurora's CEO, Scott Rausch, emphasized the hospital's commitment to improving patient care by adhering to the latest treatment guidelines.
  • The hospital's participation in Get With The Guidelines makes it easier for its teams to put proven knowledge and guidelines to work on a daily basis, which studies show can help patients recover better.
  • The hospital's ultimate goal is to ensure more people in Metro Denver can experience longer and healthier lives.

Statistics:

  • Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S. (Source: HCA HealthONE)
  • Participation in Get With The Guidelines is associated with improved patient outcomes, fewer readmissions, and lower mortality rates (Source: American Heart Association)
  • HCA HealthONE Aurora has received the Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award (Source: HCA HealthONE)

Sources:

  • HCA HealthONE Aurora Press Release, July 17
  • American Heart Association, Get With The Guidelines program
  • American Heart Association, Target: Type 2 Diabetes program