UnityPoint Health – Trinity Bettendorf and Trinity Muscatine was recognized by the American Heart Association for their commitment to providing high-quality stroke care, adhering to research-based guidelines that lead to improved patient outcomes.
Trinity Bettendorf earned the Get With The Guidelines – Stroke GOLD PLUS with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll. Trinity Muscatine received the Get With The Guidelines – Rural Stroke GOLD Award.
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S. It occurs when a blood vessel carrying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is blocked or bursts, causing brain cells to die. Early detection and treatment are crucial for improving survival, minimizing disability, and accelerating recovery.
The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines program assists hospitals nationwide in aligning patient care with the latest research- and evidence-based guidelines, ultimately minimizing long-term effects of stroke and preventing death.
“Implementing proven knowledge and guidelines daily helps patients recover better and faster,” said Dr. Mohammad Sajed, medical director of Stroke and Neurohospitalist program at UnityPoint Health – Trinity.
“Our team strives to recognize and treat stroke symptoms in less than 45 minutes. This evidence-based approach to care provides providers with the tools they need to effectively treat stroke patients and place them on the best path for recovery and rehabilitation,” he added. “The ultimate goal is to ensure more people in the Quad Cities and Muscatine region experience
This marks the second consecutive year Trinity Muscatine has been recognized for stroke care and the seventh year for Trinity Bettendorf.longer, healthier lives after a stroke.”
Who is selected?
Hospitals qualify for the award annually by demonstrating a commitment to quality stroke care, which includes following treatment guidelines and educating patients on managing their health and recovery at home.
“We are incredibly pleased to recognize UnityPoint Health – Trinity Bettendorf and Muscatine for their dedication to caring for patients with stroke,” said Steven Messe, MD, volunteer chair of the American Heart Association Stroke System of Care Advisory Group. “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.”
To learn more about stroke treatment, recovery, and support at UnityPoint Health, visit unitypoint.org.
