Texoma Medical Center Receives American Heart Association Awards for Quality Stroke Care

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Texoma Medical Center has earned the prestigious American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines -- Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to providing exceptional stroke care. The hospital's dedication to adhering to nationally recognized research-based guidelines has led to more lives saved and reduced disability for stroke patients. Additionally, Texoma Medical Center received the American Heart Association's Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus award for reducing the time between patient arrival and treatment with thrombolytic therapy.

Key Takeaways:

  • Texoma Medical Center received the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines -- Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care.
  • The award recognizes the hospital's adherence to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines for stroke treatment, leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.
  • Texoma Medical Center also received the American Heart Association's Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus award for reducing the time between patient arrival and treatment with thrombolytic therapy.
  • The hospital has committed to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized 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.
  • Texoma Medical Center's commitment to improving patient care has led to better patient outcomes, fewer readmissions, and lower mortality rates.

Statistics:

  • Texoma Medical Center has received the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines -- Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award.
  • The award recognizes the hospital's adherence to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines for stroke treatment, which can minimize the long-term effects of a stroke and even prevent death.
  • The hospital has reduced the time between patient arrival and treatment with thrombolytic therapy, earning the American Heart Association's Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus award.
  • 80% of strokes can be prevented through health and lifestyle changes, such as maintaining a healthy blood pressure, exercising regularly, and not smoking.

Sources:

  • Texoma Medical Center [Category: Health Care, Regulatory and Legal]
  • American Heart Association