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Prime Healthcare Illinois Hospitals Earn Six American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines Achievement Awards

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Prime Healthcare's Illinois hospitals have achieved significant milestones in treating heart disease and stroke, earning six American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines achievement awards. The awards recognize the hospitals' commitment to following the latest research-based treatment protocols, leading to more lives saved, faster recovery, and fewer hospital readmissions. The hospitals' dedication to delivering exceptional care has resulted in improved patient outcomes, fewer readmissions, and lower mortality rates.

Key Takeaways:

  • Five Prime Healthcare Illinois hospitals have earned six American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines achievement awards for their commitment to following the latest research-based treatment protocols for heart disease and stroke.
  • Resurrection Medical Center and Saint Joseph Medical Center -- Joliet achieved the Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll Elite award for meeting door-to-needle times of 60 minutes or less in at least 85% of patients.
  • Four of the five hospitals received the Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, recognizing their commitment to providing the latest evidence-based stroke care for patients with diabetes.
  • Resurrection Medical Center earned the Bronze Receiving designation for the Get With The Guidelines - Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Award, recognizing their commitment to quality improvement measures for patients experiencing STEMIs.
  • Resurrection Medical Center and Saint Joseph Medical Center -- Joliet have been designated Comprehensive Stroke Centers, reflecting adherence to the highest standards in stroke care.

Statistics:

  • Five Prime Healthcare Illinois hospitals have earned six American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines achievement awards.
  • 84% of Prime hospitals nationwide have been recognized by Get With The Guidelines.
  • 72 times, Prime Healthcare's hospitals have been recognized on the 100 Top Hospitals list by Premier.
  • 18 Prime hospitals were recognized by U.S. News, and 16 received Patient Safety Excellence Awards from Healthgrades.

Sources:

  • Prime Healthcare
  • American Heart Association
  • Premier
  • Lown Institute
  • U.S. News
  • Healthgrades

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