The American Heart Association presents multiple Achievement Awards for implementation of quality care for patients
August 23, 2021— JFK Medical Center has received three American Heart Association Achievement Awards for implementing quality improvement measures that ensure cardiovascular patients receive efficient and coordinated care, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer returns to the hospital.
Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have experienced some form of cardiovascular disease – including heart attack, stroke and heart failure. For patients with conditions that are severe enough to be transported or admitted to a hospital, time is critical.
The American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline and Get With The Guidelines programs help reduce barriers to prompt treatment for cardiovascular events. As a participant in the Get With The Guidelines program, JFK Medical Center applied for the award recognitions by demonstrating how their organization has committed to improving quality care for patients.
“JFK Medical Center is honored to be recognized by the American Heart Association for our dedication to helping our patients have the best possible chance of survival and recovery after cardiovascular events,” said Gina Melby, CEO. “The Get With The Guidelines program helps put proven knowledge and guidelines to work on a daily basis to improve outcomes for cardiovascular patients.”
This year, JFK Medical Center received the following Achievement Awards:
- Get With The Guidelines Stroke Award (AHA) Gold Plus
- Get With The Guidelines Stroke Award (AHA) Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
- Get With The Guidelines Stroke Award (AHA) Target Stroke Elite Plus Honor Roll
“We are pleased to recognize JFK Medical Center for their commitment to cardiovascular care,” said Lee H. Schwamm, M.D., national chairperson of the American Heart Association’s Quality Oversight Committee and Executive Vice Chair of Neurology, Director of Acute Stroke Services, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts. “Research has shown that hospitals adhering to clinical measures through the American Heart Association’s quality improvement programs often see fewer readmissions and lower mortality rates.”
About JFK Medical Center
Founded over 50 years ago, JFK Medical Center has evolved into a multi-campus medical center, with four locations throughout Palm Beach County. Our main campus in Atlantis is a 558-bed facility known for its comprehensive services, including Cardiovascular Care, General and Orthopedic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Stroke Care, Robotics, Cancer Care and Emergency Care. JFK Medical Center North Campus is a 280-bed acute care hospital, with an adjoining psychiatric unit. JFK also has two off-site Emergency Rooms in Palm Beach Gardens and Boynton Beach.
About Get With The Guidelines
Get With The Guidelines® is the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s hospital-based quality improvement program that provides hospitals with the latest research-based guidelines. Developed with the goal of saving lives and hastening recovery, Get With The Guidelines has touched the lives of more than 9 million patients since 2001. For more information, visit heart.org.
