Richmond University Medical Center Earns Prestigious Awards for Stroke Care Excellence

Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC) has once again demonstrated its commitment to delivering high-quality stroke care, earning the prestigious Get With the Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award from the American Heart Association. This accomplishment marks the seventh consecutive year that RUMC's stroke program has achieved the Gold Plus distinction, solidifying its reputation as a leader in stroke care. In addition to this award, RUMC also received the American Heart Association's Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll award for its specialized care of diabetic stroke patients, a testament to its dedication to providing comprehensive and holistic care.

Key Takeaways:

RUMC has earned the Get With the Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award from the American Heart Association for the seventh consecutive year, recognizing its commitment to delivering high-quality stroke care.
The hospital received the American Heart Association's Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll award for its specialized care of diabetic stroke patients, marking the fourth consecutive year it has earned this distinction.
RUMC's multidisciplinary stroke team has demonstrated unwavering dedication to delivering timely, evidence-based care that improves outcomes and saves lives, as reflected in the hospital's ongoing commitment to clinical excellence.
Stroke patients with Type 2 diabetes face a more complex recovery, and RUMC's recognition as a Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll awardee underscores the hospital's clinical expertise in addressing this population's unique needs.
The Get With The Guidelines program has helped RUMC's teams put proven knowledge and guidelines to work on a daily basis, leading to improved patient outcomes and reduced disability.
Richmond University Medical Center has also earned the distinction of Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center from both the American Stroke Association and The Joint Commission for its expertise and high-quality care performing thrombectomies.
RUMC's Joel and Helen Sarno Comprehensive Stroke Center provides the most advanced and research-based care for stroke patients, ensuring they receive the most up-to-date evidence-based treatment.

Statistics:

Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S.
In 2022, stroke accounted for approximately 1 of every 20 deaths in the United States, with 165,300 deaths attributed to stroke.
Someone in the United States suffers a stroke every 3 minutes and 11 seconds.
Participation in the Get With The Guidelines program is associated with improved patient outcomes, fewer readmissions, and lower mortality rates.

Sources:

Richmond University Medical Center
American Heart Association
American Stroke Association
The Joint Commission