OCALA, FL (352today.com) – HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital received national accolades for commitment to making sure stroke patients receive the best, latest available and the most appropriate treatment.
The two hospitals received the distinction from the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association.
HCA Florida Ocala was recognized for meeting specific criteria that reduce the time between a patient’s arrival and treatment to remove the blood clot causing a stroke. Research has proven that early stroke detection and treatment are keys to improving survival, minimizing disability and accelerating recovery times.
HCA West Marion Hospital was also similarly honored.
The awards recognize hospitals that demonstrate at least 85% compliance in each of the seven Get With The Guidelines®– Stroke Achievement Measures. HCA Florida says the hospitals are the only healthcare providers in Ocala to be honored for 10 or more consecutive calendar years for meeting this standard of excellence.
HCA Floriday says these national awards recognize the care teams for their commitment to high quality care which includes ensuring that patients with Type 2 diabetes, who may be at higher risk for complications, receive the most up to date, evidenced-based care when hospitalized for stroke.
“HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital are 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 Alan Keesee, HCA Florida Ocala Hospital CEO, in a news release. “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 Marion County experience longer, healthier lives.”