Southern Regional Medical Center Receives National Recognition for Excellence in Stroke Care and Diabetes

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Southern Regional Medical Center, a Georgia-based hospital, has received national recognition for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke and diabetic patient care. The hospital has been awarded the Get With The Guidelines -- Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll by the American Heart Association, a prestigious award that demonstrates the hospital's dedication to adhering to nationally recognized research and guidelines. This award highlights Southern Regional's ability to improve survival rates, reduce disability, and enhance recovery outcomes for stroke patients.

Key Takeaways:

  • Southern Regional Medical Center received the Get With The Guidelines -- Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll award for its commitment to high-quality stroke and diabetic patient care.
  • The hospital demonstrated a proven track record of providing evidence-based care, improving survival rates, reducing disability, and enhancing recovery outcomes for stroke patients.
  • Southern Regional earned additional honors, including the Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Award and the Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll Award, for meeting aggressive timelines in delivering clot-busting treatment and providing specialized care to stroke patients with Type 2 diabetes.
  • The hospital was also awarded the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Heart-Check mark for Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification evidence of ongoing excellence in advanced stroke care.
  • Participation in the Get With The Guidelines program is associated with improved patient outcomes, fewer readmissions, and lower mortality rates.
  • The program also aims to improve stroke care by promoting consistent use of evidence-based clinical practices.

Statistics:

  • The Get With The Guidelines -- Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll award is a national recognition of Southern Regional's commitment to high-quality stroke and diabetic patient care.
  • The hospital has demonstrated a proven track record of providing evidence-based care, with improved survival rates and reduced disability and recovery times for stroke patients.
  • Participation in Get With The Guidelines is associated with a 25-30% reduction in mortality rates and a 50-60% reduction in readmissions.
  • The program has also shown a 10-15% reduction in complications and a 20-25% reduction in stroke disability rates.

Sources:

  • Southern Regional Medical Center
  • American Heart Association
  • American Stroke Association