Grady Health System Earns Key Recognition for Excellence in Stroke Care Delivery
In a significant achievement, Grady Health System, housing the esteemed Marcus Stroke and Neuroscience Center, has recently garnered recognition from the American Heart Association (AHA) for its exemplary performance in stroke care. This recognition includes the prestigious Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award, which places Grady at the forefront of stroke treatment based on the most current scientific evidence.
Stroke stands as the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and serves as a major contributor to disability among the population. The timing of treatment is critical; prompt detection and intervention can be lifesaving, minimize long-term disability, and enhance recovery rates. Grady’s commitment to offering high-caliber stroke care stems from this understanding, incorporating the latest research and evidence in their treatment practices.
The Get With The Guidelines - Stroke program has become a national standard among hospitals aiming to elevate stroke care quality. By adopting treatment protocols that align with up-to-date scientific guidelines, participating hospitals demonstrate marked improvements in care and patient outcomes. "Grady's recognition by the American Heart Association reflects our dedication to high-quality stroke care," stated Dr. Michael Frankel, Chief of Neurology at Grady Memorial Hospital and Director of the Marcus Stroke and Neuroscience Center. "Our team is committed to delivering life-saving care that is rooted in the latest science, ensuring that patients receive the appropriate treatment at critical moments. This is not only about individual recovery but about transforming stroke care standards for everyone."
To achieve the Gold Plus award from the AHA, Grady demonstrated exceptional performance metrics for the swift and effective treatment of stroke patients. This included efforts to provide essential patient education and preventive measures aimed at reducing the risk of future strokes. Grady’s Marcus Stroke and Neuroscience Center is noted for one of the largest thrombectomy programs in the United States, conducting over 300 procedures annually while leading pivotal clinical trials that have brought substantial advancements to the field.
In addition to the Gold Plus award, Grady received further honors from the AHA, including the Target Stroke℠ Honor Roll Elite Plus for successfully minimizing the timeframe between a patient's arrival at the hospital and the provision of clot-busting treatment. They've also earned the Target Stroke℠ Honor Roll Advanced Therapy recognition, which acknowledges their swift action to physically remove clots in qualifying patients. Additionally, Grady was recognized on the Target Type 2 Diabetes™ Honor Roll for its specialized care program for stroke patients with Type 2 diabetes—who are often at an increased risk for complications.
Dr. Steven Messe, volunteer chair of the American Heart Association's Stroke System of Care Advisory Group, expressed enthusiasm over Grady’s achievements by stating, "We are incredibly pleased to recognize Grady for its commitment to caring for patients with stroke. Participation in Get With The Guidelines is linked to improved patient outcomes, lower readmission rates, and reduced mortality—benefiting healthcare systems and communities alike."
Grady Health System stands as one of the largest safety net health systems nationwide, encompassing the 953-bed Grady Memorial Hospital, a network of health centers, the Crestview Health Rehabilitation Center, Correll Pavilion, and an affiliate of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Known for its leading emergency medical services, Grady serves as Atlanta’s sole Level I trauma center and is the city’s 911 ambulance provider. The institution is home to verified specialty services including its Walter L. Ingram Burn Center—amongst the only two in Georgia endorsed by the American Burn Association—and the Marcus Stroke and Neuroscience Center, a Joint Commission Certified Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center.
Grady also offers a host of other notable services, such as the Regional Perinatal Center, Georgia's first Cancer Center for Excellence, comprehensive services for sickle cell care, among others, and has received international recognition as a Baby-Friendly Designated birth facility. To delve deeper into Grady’s transformative role in stroke care, additional details are available on their official website, www.gradyhealth.org.
On a wider scale, the Get With The Guidelines® initiative has proven to be influential since its establishment in 2001, reaching over 14 million patients by promoting hospital quality improvements based on the latest research-based guidelines, ultimately aiming to save lives and expedite recovery across the healthcare landscape.
Stroke stands as the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and serves as a major contributor to disability among the population. The timing of treatment is critical; prompt detection and intervention can be lifesaving, minimize long-term disability, and enhance recovery rates. Grady’s commitment to offering high-caliber stroke care stems from this understanding, incorporating the latest research and evidence in their treatment practices.
The Get With The Guidelines - Stroke program has become a national standard among hospitals aiming to elevate stroke care quality. By adopting treatment protocols that align with up-to-date scientific guidelines, participating hospitals demonstrate marked improvements in care and patient outcomes. "Grady's recognition by the American Heart Association reflects our dedication to high-quality stroke care," stated Dr. Michael Frankel, Chief of Neurology at Grady Memorial Hospital and Director of the Marcus Stroke and Neuroscience Center. "Our team is committed to delivering life-saving care that is rooted in the latest science, ensuring that patients receive the appropriate treatment at critical moments. This is not only about individual recovery but about transforming stroke care standards for everyone."
To achieve the Gold Plus award from the AHA, Grady demonstrated exceptional performance metrics for the swift and effective treatment of stroke patients. This included efforts to provide essential patient education and preventive measures aimed at reducing the risk of future strokes. Grady’s Marcus Stroke and Neuroscience Center is noted for one of the largest thrombectomy programs in the United States, conducting over 300 procedures annually while leading pivotal clinical trials that have brought substantial advancements to the field.
In addition to the Gold Plus award, Grady received further honors from the AHA, including the Target Stroke℠ Honor Roll Elite Plus for successfully minimizing the timeframe between a patient's arrival at the hospital and the provision of clot-busting treatment. They've also earned the Target Stroke℠ Honor Roll Advanced Therapy recognition, which acknowledges their swift action to physically remove clots in qualifying patients. Additionally, Grady was recognized on the Target Type 2 Diabetes™ Honor Roll for its specialized care program for stroke patients with Type 2 diabetes—who are often at an increased risk for complications.
Dr. Steven Messe, volunteer chair of the American Heart Association's Stroke System of Care Advisory Group, expressed enthusiasm over Grady’s achievements by stating, "We are incredibly pleased to recognize Grady for its commitment to caring for patients with stroke. Participation in Get With The Guidelines is linked to improved patient outcomes, lower readmission rates, and reduced mortality—benefiting healthcare systems and communities alike."
Grady Health System stands as one of the largest safety net health systems nationwide, encompassing the 953-bed Grady Memorial Hospital, a network of health centers, the Crestview Health Rehabilitation Center, Correll Pavilion, and an affiliate of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Known for its leading emergency medical services, Grady serves as Atlanta’s sole Level I trauma center and is the city’s 911 ambulance provider. The institution is home to verified specialty services including its Walter L. Ingram Burn Center—amongst the only two in Georgia endorsed by the American Burn Association—and the Marcus Stroke and Neuroscience Center, a Joint Commission Certified Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center.
Grady also offers a host of other notable services, such as the Regional Perinatal Center, Georgia's first Cancer Center for Excellence, comprehensive services for sickle cell care, among others, and has received international recognition as a Baby-Friendly Designated birth facility. To delve deeper into Grady’s transformative role in stroke care, additional details are available on their official website, www.gradyhealth.org.
On a wider scale, the Get With The Guidelines® initiative has proven to be influential since its establishment in 2001, reaching over 14 million patients by promoting hospital quality improvements based on the latest research-based guidelines, ultimately aiming to save lives and expedite recovery across the healthcare landscape.
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