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Oroville Hospital Receives American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Award

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Oroville Hospital has been recognized by the American Heart Association for its dedication to providing high-quality care for stroke patients. As stated by Kimberly O'Dell, RN, Stroke Coordinator, the hospital's stroke team adheres to the latest treatment guidelines, promoting consistent care and minimizing long-term effects of a stroke. The hospital has received several awards for its efforts in stroke care excellence, including the Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus award, which recognizes hospitals that have achieved a 85% or higher adherence to the American Heart Association's guidelines for stroke care.

Key Takeaways:

  • Oroville Hospital's stroke team adheres to the latest treatment guidelines, promoting consistent care and minimizing long-term effects of a stroke, as stated by Kimberly O'Dell, RN, Stroke Coordinator.
  • The hospital 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, research-based guidelines.
  • Oroville Hospital also received the American Heart Association's Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll Award, American Heart Association's Target: Type 2 Diabetes™ Honor Roll Award, and Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Rural Recognition Silver Award for its efforts in stroke care excellence.
  • Participation in Get With The Guidelines is associated with improved patient outcomes, fewer readmissions, and lower mortality rates, according to the American Heart Association.
  • Oroville Hospital's commitment to caring for patients with stroke has led to improved patient outcomes, fewer readmissions, and lower mortality rates.

Statistics:

  • Oroville Hospital received the Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines.
  • The American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus award is given to hospitals that achieved a 85% or higher adherence to the association's guidelines for stroke care.
  • Since 2001, Get With The Guidelines has touched the lives of more than 14 million patients.
  • Oroville Hospital received the American Heart Association's Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll Award, which recognizes hospitals that meet specific criteria for reducing the time between an eligible patient's arrival at the hospital and treatment with thrombolytic therapy.

Sources:

  • Oroville Hospital Original Press Release
  • American Heart Association
  • American Stroke Association
  • Contify.com - "Oroville Hospital Receives Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Award"

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