Three Lifespan hospitals have again been recognized by the American Heart Association (AHA) for their exceptional commitment to quality care and patient outcomes.
Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital, and Newport Hospital each received the prestigious Get With The Guidelines®- Stroke GOLD PLUS Quality Achievement Award for reducing barriers to prompt treatment for cardiovascular events and providing coordinated patient care that results in shorter recovery times and reduces the need for hospital readmission. All three hospitals also received AHA’s Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll designation for providing exceptional diabetes care. This designation is given to hospitals that meet quality measures with over 90% compliance for the "Overall Diabetes Cardiovascular Initiative Composite Score" over a one-year period.
Additionally, Rhode Island Hospital received the AHA’s Target: Stroke Elite Plus Honor Roll and Target: Stroke Advanced Therapy Honor Roll designations, and The Miriam Hospital received AHA’s Target: Stroke Honor Roll designation. These additional accolades highlight the hospitals' commitment to providing advanced stroke care and implementing innovative therapies.
According to The American Heart Association cardiovascular diseases, including heart attack, stroke, and heart failure, affect nearly half of all adults in the United States. For patients requiring hospitalization, time is of the essence. The Lifespan hospitals' dedication to prompt treatment and quality care is crucial in improving patient outcomes and saving lives.
“We are honored that the American Heart Association has bestowed these awards to Lifespan’s stroke centers,” said Melissa Harmon, MSN, RN, Manager, Comprehensive Stroke Program at Rhode Island Hospital. “It is a great accomplishment for all three centers to have achieved these awards for so many years. This is a testament to our staff’s dedication across affiliates to providing top quality stroke care that produces the best possible outcome for our patients.”
“Our dedicated staff's commitment to providing exceptional care to stroke patients has been recognized once again,” said Karen Schaefer, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, ASC-BC, FCNS stroke program manager for The Miriam Hospital and Newport Hospital. “We believe that this recognition highlights the exceptional care our staff provides. We are grateful for their dedication and proud of their accomplishments.”