Western Missouri Medical Center (WMMC) has earned five American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® achievement awards recognizing its commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care for patients experiencing heart attacks, strokes and heart failure.
The American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® program recognizes hospitals that consistently follow the latest research-based treatment guidelines to improve patient outcomes, reduce complications and support recovery.
WMMC received the following American Heart Association recognitions:
One of the five recognitions WMMC received was the prestigious Get With The Guidelines® Commitment to Quality Award, which recognizes hospitals that achieve silver or higher award-level recognition in at least three or more Get With The Guidelines® program modules. This distinction reflects sustained excellence in delivering evidence-based cardiovascular care across multiple areas of treatment.
Only 222 hospitals nationwide met the criteria for this recognition, placing WMMC among an elite group of healthcare organizations recognized by the American Heart Association for their dedication to evidence-based care, continuous improvement and better patient outcomes.
“These awards reflect the dedication, expertise and teamwork of our physicians, nurses, clinical teams and support staff who work together every day to provide exceptional care for our patients,” said Darinda J. Dick, MSN, RN, FACHE, President and CEO of Western Missouri Medical Center. “When a patient experiences a heart attack, stroke or heart failure, timely and evidence-based treatment can make a significant difference. These recognitions demonstrate our team’s commitment to providing care that follows nationally recognized best practices.”
The Get With The Guidelines® programs help healthcare organizations align patient care with the latest scientific evidence and nationally recognized clinical guidelines. Hospitals participating in these programs track performance, implement proven treatment protocols and continually work to improve outcomes for patients.
“I personally value award and certification programs because they challenge us to continually enhance our performance, pursue excellence and ultimately improve the care we provide to our patients,” Dick said. “These recognitions are a testament to the outstanding work happening across WMMC and the commitment our teams have to the communities we serve.”
Western Missouri Medical Center remains committed to providing exceptional cardiovascular care close to home and ensuring patients throughout west-central Missouri have access to high-quality healthcare backed by proven best practices.
Release courtesy of Western Missouri Medical Center.
