All nine ECU Health hospitals are known for excellence in care.
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association has presented all nine ECU Health hospitals with Get With the Guidelines Achievement Awards in the treatment of stroke, diabetes, cardiac arrest, heart attack and heart failure. These awards recognize the health system's commitment to following the latest research-based guidelines for heart disease, diabetes and stroke, which has led to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions.
“ECU Health is honored to receive national recognition from the American Heart Association for our unwavering commitment to providing the highest level of care to eastern North Carolina. These achievements reflect the dedication and expertise of our team who work tirelessly every day to provide the best possible care to patients across our health system. By adhering to the latest research-based guidelines, we not only improve outcomes for our patients, but also advance our mission to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve,” said Theresa Anderson, PhD, RN, NE-BC, senior vice president of quality at ECU Health.
“Having quality care close to home is essential, especially in an area like Eastern North Carolina, where rates of stroke, diabetes and heart disease are significantly higher,” said Dr. Niti Armistead, Chief Quality Officer for ECU Health. Receiving specialty care and adhering to evidence-based guidelines locally allows patients to receive the best possible care without the stress of traveling long distances, which can make a crucial difference in their recovery and overall wellness. The 'Get With the Guidelines' program aligns with our mission to improve the health and well-being of Eastern North Carolina by utilizing proven knowledge and guidelines on a daily basis. Patients throughout the region can rest easy knowing that all of our hospitals are able to provide excellent care.”
The winning works are as follows:
ECU Health Beaufort Hospital – Campus of ECU Health Medical Center
Follow Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll Follow Guidelines – Coronary Artery Disease Regional STEMI Silver Follow Guidelines – Stroke Regional Silver Follow Guidelines – Stroke Regional Bronze
ECU Health Bertie Hospital
Follow Guidelines – Coronary Artery Disease Rural STEMI Bronze
ECU Health Chowan Hospital
Follow Guidelines – Coronary Artery Disease Rural STEMI Silver
ECU Health Duplin Hospital
Follow Guidelines – Coronary Artery Disease Regional STEMI Silver Follow Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus With Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll Follow Guidelines – Stroke Regional Silver Follow Guidelines – Stroke Regional Bronze
ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital
Follow the Guidelines – Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Referral Center Bronze Follow the Guidelines – Stroke Regional Bronze Follow the Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
ECU Health Medical Center
Follow Guidelines – Neonatal/Infant Resuscitation GoldFollow Guidelines – Pediatric Resuscitation GoldFollow Guidelines – Neonatal Resuscitation BronzeFollow Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus, Target: Stroke Honors Elite Plus, Target: Stroke Advanced Care, and Target: Type 2 Diabetes HonorsFollow Guidelines – Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Reception Center Gold, Target: Type 2 Diabetes HonorsFollow Guidelines – Coronary Artery Disease NSTEMI Gold, Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honors
ECU Health North Hospital
Follow Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll Follow Guidelines – Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Rural Silver Follow Guidelines – Stroke Rural Bronze
ECU Health Roanoke Chowan Hospital
Follow Guidelines – Coronary Artery Disease Regional STEMI Silver Follow Guidelines – Stroke Regional Silver Follow Guidelines – Stroke Regional Bronze
Outer Banks Health Hospital
Follow the Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus Follow the Guidelines – Stroke Rural Silver Follow the Guidelines – Stroke Rural Bronze
“These awards demonstrate ECU Health's commitment to caring for those in our community who need cardiovascular care. By following the American Heart Association's quality improvement protocols, ECU Health is helping to realize our shared vision of improved patient outcomes, fewer readmissions and lower mortality rates, benefiting our health care system, families and communities,” said Donald Lloyd-Jones, chair of the American Heart Association's Quality Oversight Committee and chairman of Northwestern Medicine's department of preventive medicine.
