Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Receives Commitment to Quality Award from American Heart Association

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Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia, has been recognized for its commitment to quality care by the American Heart Association. The hospital is one of 158 nationwide to receive the award, which acknowledges its high performance in multiple clinical areas through the Get With The Guidelines program. This achievement demonstrates the hospital's dedication to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality care across various departments. By implementing evidence-based protocols and cross-disciplinary teamwork, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital has set a high standard for patient care in south Georgia.

Key Takeaways:

  • Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital is one of 158 hospitals to receive the American Heart Association's Commitment to Quality award.
  • The hospital earned the award by achieving high performance across multiple clinical areas in the Get With The Guidelines program.
  • Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital is the only hospital in south Georgia to receive this recognition.
  • The hospital demonstrated a comprehensive approach to quality improvement by participating in three or more Get With The Guidelines programs.
  • Stephanie Baron, Phoebe Putney Health System Chief Quality Officer, noted that the recognition reflects the team's dedication to treating the whole patient, not just the condition.
  • Get With The Guidelines is the American Heart Association's hospital-based quality improvement program that provides hospitals with the latest research-based guidelines.
  • The program has touched the lives of more than 14 million patients since 2001.

Statistics:

  • 158 hospitals nationwide received the American Heart Association's Commitment to Quality award.
  • Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital is the only hospital in south Georgia to receive this recognition.
  • 14 million patients have been touched by the Get With The Guidelines program since 2001.

Sources:

  • Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (PPMH)
  • American Heart Association
  • Contify.com (Physician, Healthcare and Pharmaceutical News, Press Releases & Regulatory Affairs) 2017