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DeKalb Medical has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment and success in ensuring that stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines.
In addition, DeKalb Medical Hillandale received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment and success in ensuring that stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines.
“The recognition from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines-Stroke is a testament to our team’s hard work and dedication,” said Stroke Coordinator, Chika Odioemene MSN, RN, NP. “We are proud of our efforts and will continue to aim for the highest quality of care for our patients and our community.”
“At DeKalb Medical, caring for our patients is our first priority. We are proud to be among the hospitals recognized for their performance in the Get with the Guidelines-Stroke program of the American Heart Association. The Gold Plus award demonstrates the unwavering commitment to our stroke patients, their families and our community. We thank them for the opportunity to serve, and we look forward to being of further service in the years ahead,” said Joey Boiser, M.D., director, DeKalb Medical Center Stroke Program.
To learn more about DeKalb Medical’s Stroke Program, visit the program’s website at http://ow.ly/15pX301i3Vw.