OhioHealth Marion General Hospital has been recognized for its efforts in stroke care, receiving several awards from the American Heart Association. This year, the hospital was awarded the Get With The Guidelines - Rural Stroke Gold award, an improvement from last year's Rural Stroke Silver Award.
The hospital also received the Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award. This accolade is for its commitment to providing appropriate treatment to stroke patients based on nationally recognized guidelines, which can lead to more lives saved and reduced disability.
In addition, Marion General Hospital earned the Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll award. This recognition aims to ensure that patients with Type 2 diabetes receive evidence-based care when hospitalized due to stroke.
“I continue to be so pleased with the work that we do here at Marion General in the care of our stroke patients,” said Melodie Little, RN, Primary Stroke Center coordinator at Marion General Hospital.
Stroke remains a leading cause of death and disability in the United States. It occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is blocked or bursts. Early detection and treatment are crucial for survival and recovery.
Get With The Guidelines is a program by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association designed to improve hospital stroke care through adherence to research-based guidelines. These practices help minimize long-term effects of strokes and can prevent deaths.
“We are committed to improving patient care by adhering to the latest treatment guidelines,” said Jim Parobek, president of Marion General Hospital. “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 our community can experience longer, healthier lives.”
Participants in this program qualify for awards by demonstrating their commitment to quality stroke care. They follow treatment guidelines and educate patients about managing their health post-recovery.