Mount Nittany Health Receives American Heart Association's Quality Achievement Award

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Mount Nittany Health, a regional health system in the Centre region, has received the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its dedication to providing evidence-based care to its patients. This is the second consecutive year the health system has earned a distinction on the Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll. The award recognizes the health system's commitment to improving patient care and outcomes by adhering to the latest treatment guidelines for stroke and type 2 diabetes.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mount Nittany Health received the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for the second consecutive year.
  • The health system has earned a distinction on the Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll for the second consecutive year.
  • The American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines is a hospital-based quality improvement program that provides hospitals with the latest research-based guidelines for stroke care.
  • Pete Roy, MD, a neurologist at Mount Nittany Health, stated that the award is a testament to the health system's commitment to improving patient care by adhering to the latest treatment guidelines.
  • The award underscores Mount Nittany Health's dedication to delivering exceptional care to patients using well-established, evidence-driven protocols.
  • Steven Messe, M.D., volunteer chair of the American Heart Association Stroke System of Care Advisory Group, stated that participation in Get With The Guidelines is associated with improved patient outcomes, fewer readmissions, and lower mortality rates.

Statistics:

  • The American Heart Association reports that stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States.
  • Early stroke detection and treatment are key to improving survival, minimizing disability, and accelerating recovery times.
  • Mount Nittany Health has received this award for the second consecutive year.

Sources:

  • Mount Nittany Health [Category: Healthcare, Health Care Services and Facilities, Awards and Recognitions]
  • American Heart Association [Source: The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's hospital-based quality improvement program]
  • Steven Messe, M.D. [Source: Volunteer chair of the American Heart Association Stroke System of Care Advisory Group]
  • Pete Roy, MD [Source: Neurologist at Mount Nittany Health]