Lovelace Medical Center Receives American Heart Association's Top Honor for Heart Failure Care

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Lovelace Medical Center has been recognized by the American Heart Association for its dedication to providing high-quality care for patients with heart failure. The hospital has received the Get With The Guidelines -- Heart Failure GOLD PLUS with Target: Heart Failure Optimal and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll quality achievement award, which acknowledges its commitment to reducing hospital readmissions and improving patient outcomes.

Key Takeaways:

  • Lovelace Medical Center has earned the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines -- Heart Failure GOLD PLUS with Target: Heart Failure Optimal and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll quality achievement award for its commitment to improving heart failure patient outcomes.
  • The hospital has demonstrated a commitment to treating patients with heart failure according to the most up-to-date guidelines as outlined by the American Heart Association.
  • Get With The Guidelines -- Heart Failure is a program that aims to increase healthy days at home and reduce hospital readmissions for heart failure patients.
  • Brian Miller, CEO of Lovelace Medical Center, emphasizes the hospital's commitment to providing high-quality patient care and adhering to the latest treatment guidelines.
  • About 6.7 million U.S. adults are living with heart failure, which is expected to increase to more than 8 million by 2030, according to the American Heart Association.
  • Lovelace Medical Center offers comprehensive care, including around-the-clock emergency care, surgical services, and radiology and oncology services.
  • The hospital has received numerous awards and recognitions, including U.S. News & World Report's High Performing Best Hospitals and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get with the Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award.

Statistics:

  • 6.7 million U.S. adults are living with heart failure (HF).
  • Heart failure is expected to increase to more than 8 million by 2030.
  • Lovelace Medical Center is a 263-bed acute care hospital with over 1,100 employees.
  • The hospital offers comprehensive care, including around-the-clock emergency care, surgical services, and radiology and oncology services.
  • Lovelace Medical Center has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get with the Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award for 13 consecutive years.

Sources:

  • Lovelace Medical Center Original Press Release (August 7, 2019)
  • American Heart Association ( https://www.heart.org/en/ )
  • Lovelace Medical Center ( www.lovelace.com )