OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The American Heart Association (Association) has recognized HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital with its prestigious Get with the Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award, recognizing the hospitals’ 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.
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital received the Association’s Get with the Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke™ Honor Roll Elite Plus with Advanced Therapy with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll award. HCA Florida West Marion Hospital was recognized with the Get with the Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll award.
“Being honored for dedication to excellent patient care is the best recognition a hospital can get. At HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital, we care about our patients. That’s why we’ve made a commitment to turn treatment guidelines into lifelines to ensure timely and proper care for heart attacks and strokes,” said Alan Keesee, chief executive officer for HCA Florida Ocala Hospital. “What really gets us excited is seeing how we’re affecting lives. Get with the Guidelines® programs make it easier for our teams to put proven knowledge and guidelines to work on a daily basis, which helps us ensure more people in Marion County experience longer, healthier lives.”…