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Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center nationally recognized by American Heart Association for commitment to providing high-quality stroke care

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Wed, Jul 24th 2024 05:15 pm

Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced it has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Silver Plus quality achievement award for its “commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines. This has ultimately led to more lives saved and reduced disability.”

“Memorial is committed to improving patient care by adhering to the latest treatment guidelines,” NFMMC President and CEO Joesph Ruffolo said. “Get With The Guidelines makes it easier for our teams to put proven knowledge and guidelines to work on a daily basis, which studies show can help patients recover better. The end goal is to ensure more people in the Niagara Region can experience longer, healthier lives.”

A press release noted, “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. Get With The Guidelines Stroke is an in-hospital program for improving stroke care by promoting consistent adherence to these guidelines, which can minimize the long-term effects of a stroke and even prevent death.”

“We are incredibly pleased to recognize Niagara Falls Memorial for its commitment to caring for patients with stroke,” said Steven Messe, M.D., volunteer chairperson of the American Heart Association stroke system of care advisory group, and professor of neurology and director of fellowships of neurology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. “Participation in Get With The Guidelines is associated with improved patient outcomes, fewer readmissions and lower mortality rates – a win for health care systems, families and communities.”

The press release added, “Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the country. Stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts. When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood and oxygen it needs, so brain cells die.

“Early stroke detection and treatment are key to improving survival, minimizing disability, and accelerating recovery times.

“Each year, program participants qualify for the award by demonstrating how their organization has committed to providing quality care for stroke patients. In addition to following treatment guidelines, Get With The Guidelines participants also educate patients to help them manage their health and recovery at home.”

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