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Regional West Receives American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines Awards for Stroke Care Excellence

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Regional West Health Services, a leading healthcare provider in Nebraska, has been recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care. The American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines - Rural Stroke Gold and Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll awards were presented to Regional West for its dedication to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines.

The awards recognize Regional West's efforts in improving patient outcomes and reducing mortality rates. Get With The Guidelines is a hospital-based quality improvement program that provides hospitals with the latest research-based guidelines to ensure patients receive the best possible care. Regional West's Stroke Program and Certifications Coordinator, Janelle Schroeder, credits Get With The Guidelines for making it easier for teams to put proven knowledge and guidelines to work daily, leading to better patient recovery.

Key Takeaways:

  • Regional West received the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines - Rural Stroke Gold and Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll awards for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care.
  • The awards recognize Regional West's dedication to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines.
  • Get With The Guidelines puts the expertise of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association to work for hospitals nationwide, helping ensure patient care is aligned with the latest research- and evidence-based guidelines.
  • Regional West received the American Heart Association's Target: Stroke Gold Plus Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll award, recognizing its efforts in ensuring patients with Type 2 diabetes receive the most up-to-date, evidence-based care when hospitalized due to stroke.
  • The program participants qualify for the award by demonstrating how their organization has committed to providing quality care for stroke patients and following treatment guidelines.

Statistics:

  • Over 14 million patients have been impacted by Get With The Guidelines since 2001 (Source: American Heart Association).
  • Get With The Guidelines participants have demonstrated improved patient outcomes, fewer readmissions, and lower mortality rates (Source: American Heart Association).
  • Regional West's Stroke Program and Certifications Coordinator, Janelle Schroeder, has seen improved patient recovery rates since implementing Get With The Guidelines (Source: Regional West Health Services).

Sources:

  • Regional West Health Services
  • American Heart Association
  • American Stroke Association
  • Regional West Health Services
  • National Center for Health Statistics (no specific statistics referenced in the original text)

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