Northeast Georgia Health System's Hospitals Receive 21 National Awards from American Heart Association

Strategic Insights -

Northeast Georgia Health System's commitment to delivering high-quality care has earned its hospitals 21 national awards from the American Heart Association through the Get With The Guidelines program. The awards recognize excellence in quality improvement, which has led to more lives saved, shorter recovery times, and fewer readmissions to the hospital. The system's Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) hospitals have demonstrated a commitment to treating patients according to the most up-to-date guidelines, resulting in a significant improvement in patient outcomes.

Key Takeaways:

  • NGHS's Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) hospitals received 21 national awards from the American Heart Association through the Get With The Guidelines program.
  • The awards recognize excellence in quality improvement, leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times, and fewer readmissions to the hospital.
  • NGMC Braselton received a Commitment to Quality Award, recognizing high achievement across several program measures, with only 158 sites in the nation meeting the criteria.
  • The Get With The Guidelines quality achievement awards are earned by hospitals that demonstrate a commitment to treating patients according to the most up-to-date guidelines as outlined by the American Heart Association.
  • The program aims to increase healthy days at home and reduce hospital readmissions.
  • The system's hospitals have campuses in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder, Dahlonega, and Demorest, with a total of more than 1,000 beds and more than 1,500 medical staff members representing more than 60 specialties.

Statistics:

  • 21 national awards from the American Heart Association through the Get With The Guidelines program.
  • 158 sites in the nation met the criteria for the Commitment to Quality Award.
  • 5 hospitals in the Northeast Georgia Health System: Gainesville, Braselton, Winder, Dahlonega, and Demorest.
  • 144 beds and 300 medical staff members at NGMC Braselton do not have any statistics mentioned.

Sources:

  • Northeast Georgia Health System
  • American Heart Association