Mon Health Medical Center Nationally Recognized for its Commitment to Providing High-Quality Stroke Care
Posted Date: 8/5/2024
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In June, Mon Health Medical Center received certification from Det Norske Veritas (DNV) as an Acute Stroke Ready Center, affirming the hospital’s readiness to care for stroke patients. DNV is an independent expert in assurance and risk management that sets industry standards for organizations around the world, including healthcare entities.
The DNV Acute Stroke Ready (ASR) Certification is derived from evidenced-based standards set forth by the Brain Attack Coalition and the American Stroke Association and affirms that Mon Health Medical Center addresses the initial stroke diagnosis, initial treatment and when necessary, facilitates quick transfer to a specialized stroke center.
In July, Mon Health Medical Center received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Silver quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.
Each year, program participants qualify for the award by demonstrating how their organization has committed to providing quality care for stroke patients. In addition to following treatment guidelines, Get With The Guidelines participants also educate patients to help them manage their health and recovery at home.
When it comes to treating stroke, timing is everything, and with the fastest Emergency Department wait times in Morgantown, Mon Health Medical Center is not only equipped to treat patients experiencing a stroke but has the urgency to respond to patients as quickly as necessary to limit complications and save more lives.
“At Mon Health Medical Center, we ensure that our patients receive timely, high-quality care from the moment they come through our doors until they are discharged,” said Dr. Krystal Atkinson, Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Nursing Officer of Mon Health Medical Center and Chief Nursing Executive of Mon Health System. “We are incredibly proud to receive back-to-back national recognitions of our commitment to excellence in stroke care and will continue to pursue the best, evidence-based outcomes for our patients.”
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