HUNTSVILLE — Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke or heart attack. Heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of death in the U.S. However, studies show patients recover better when providers consistently follow treatment guidelines.
Crestwood Medical Center received two American Heart Association “Get with The Guidelines” awards for demonstrating a commitment to research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease. Crestwood won a gold award for the 2022 “Get with the Guidelines” Afib award and the 2022 “Get with the Guidelines” Heart Failure award.
“Get With the Guidelines” is the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association’s hospital-based quality improvement program that provides hospitals with the latest research-based guidelines. It places the expertise of the two organizations to work for hospitals nationwide, helping ensure patient care is aligned with the latest science guidelines.
As a participant in the programs, Crestwood Medical Center qualified for the award by demonstrating how their organization has committed to improving quality care, resulting in more lives saved, shorter recovery times, and fewer readmissions to the hospital.
“Crestwood Medical Center is committed to improving care by adhering to the latest treatment guidelines and streamlining processes to ensure timely and proper care for heart attacks and strokes,” said Kris Goodwin, chief nursing officer. “The ‘Get With The Guidelines’ programs make it easier for our teams to put proven knowledge and guidelines to work on a daily basis, which helps us ensure more people in North Alabama experience longer, healthier lives.”
Dr. John Warner, past president of the American Heart Association, said the association is pleased to recognize Crestwood Medical Center for its commitment to caring for those in their community who need cardiovascular care.
“Hospitals that follow the American Heart Association’s quality improvement protocols often see improved patient outcomes, fewer readmissions and lower mortality rates – a win for health care systems, families and communities,” he said.
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