Get With The Guidelines and Mission: Lifeline achievement awards demonstrate commitment to quality care for patients
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Several Novant Health medical centers have been recognized by the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association for exemplary care of patients. The awards recognize the hospitals’ commitment and success in ensuring patients receive the most appropriate treatment for stroke, heart failure and cardiac arrest according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines built on the latest scientific evidence.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States, according to the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association. Stroke ranks at No. 5.
Novant Health facilities recognized by the associations received one or more of the following achievement awards:
- Get With The Guidelines-Heart Failure: Silver, Silver Plus, Gold or Gold Plus
- Get With The Guidelines-Stroke: Silver, Silver Plus, Gold or Gold Plus
- Get With The Guidelines-Resuscitation: Silver
- Mission: Lifeline-STEMI Gold Receiving Plus, STEMI Gold Referral, STEMI Silver Receiving Plus
The different award levels reflect the amount of time the hospital demonstrates performance. To receive one or more of the awards, hospitals must adhere to proven quality indicators known to speed patient recovery and reduce death and disability for patients.
“At Novant Health we have built a comprehensive stroke program so that patients throughout our systemwide footprint can access specialists when they need it. From neurosurgeons that perform general neurosurgery to neuro-hospitalists who manage acute neurologic illnesses to neuro-intensivists who care for patients in the intensive care unit, our team is designed to handle the most complex stroke cases possible,” said Dr. Eric Eskioglu, senior vice president and neurosciences service line leader at Novant Health. “This recognition demonstrates that we are achieving our goal of providing remarkable stroke care for our patients.”
“Novant Health is committed to providing patients with quality heart and vascular care that meets the latest guidelines in the industry. Should a patient be faced with a heart-related episode, we are equipped with all the latest diagnostic equipment, tests, treatments and rehabilitation programs to get our patients back on their feet,” said Regina Hartung, vice president and service line leader of heart and vascular services at Novant Health. “It’s an honor to receive the Get With The Guidelines and Mission: Lifeline achievement awards.”
Following is a list of Novant Health facilities that achieved recognition from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association:
Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center
- Get With The Guidelines-Stroke: Gold Plus
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
- Get With The Guidelines-Heart Failure: Gold Plus
- Get With The Guidelines-Stroke: Gold Plus
- Mission Lifeline-STEMI Gold receiving plus
Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center
- Get with the Guidelines-Stroke: Gold
- Mission: Lifeline-STEMI Gold Referral
Novant Health Matthews Medical Center
- Get With The Guidelines-Heart Failure: Gold Plus
- Get With The Guidelines-Stroke: Gold
- Mission: Lifeline-STEMI Gold Receiving Plus
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
- Get With The Guidelines-Heart Failure: Gold Plus
- Get With The Guidelines-Stroke: Gold Plus
- Mission Lifeline-STEMI Gold receiving plus
Novant Health Rowan Medical Center
- Get With The Guidelines-Heart Failure: Gold Plus
- Get With The Guidelines-Stroke: Gold Plus
- Mission: Lifeline-Silver Receiving Plus
Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center
- Get With The Guidelines-Stroke: Gold Plus
Novant Health UVA Health System Culpeper Medical Center
- Get With The Guidelines-Resuscitation: Silver
Novant Health UVA Health System Prince William Medical Center
- Get With The Guidelines-Heart Failure: Gold
- Get With The Guidelines-Stroke: Silver Plus
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