IU Health Bloomington Receives American Heart Association Awards for Quality Stroke Care

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IU Health Bloomington has demonstrated its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care by receiving the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award, as well as the Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll awards. The awards recognize the hospital's adherence to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines for stroke treatment, leading to improved patient outcomes and reduced disability. These efforts are part of the hospital's broader commitment to providing evidence-based care for patients with stroke and Type 2 diabetes.

Key Takeaways:

  • IU Health Bloomington received the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to high-quality stroke care.
  • The hospital's adherence to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines for stroke treatment has led to improved patient outcomes and reduced disability.
  • IU Health Bloomington also received the American Heart Association's Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll award and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll award for its efforts in reducing stroke treatment time and providing evidence-based care for patients with Type 2 diabetes.
  • The hospital's teams have educated patients to help them manage their health and recovery at home.
  • IU Health Bloomington commits to caring for patients with stroke, participating in the Get With The Guidelines program, which is associated with improved patient outcomes, fewer readmissions, and lower mortality rates.
  • The hospital aims to provide longer, healthier lives for the community, adhering to the latest treatment guidelines and providing quality care for stroke patients.

Statistics:

  • Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S.
  • A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts.
  • 60% of strokes are preventable (source: American Heart Association).
  • Get With The Guidelines puts the expertise of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association to work for hospitals nationwide, helping ensure patient care is aligned with the latest research- and evidence-based guidelines.
  • IU Health Bloomington qualified for the award by demonstrating its commitment to providing quality care for stroke patients through adherence to treatment guidelines and education on patient care.

Sources:

  • Indiana University Health, Inc.
  • American Heart Association