Paradise Valley Hospital in National City received two American Heart Association Get With The Guideline achievement awards for its commitment to following up to date, research based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions.
The awards received were the Heart Failure Gold Plus Award with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll, and the Stroke Gold Award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll elite, and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.
“Paradise Valley Hospital is committed to improving care by adhering to the latest treatment guidelines and streamlining processes to ensure timely and proper care for heart attacks and strokes,” said Paradise Valley Hospital CEO Neerav Jadeja in a press statement.
“The 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 San Diego experience longer, healthier lives.”
Past president of the American Heart Association and CEO of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center John Warner, M.D. said they are pleased to recognize Paradise Valley Hospital for its commitment to caring for those who need cardiovascular care in their community.
“Hospitals that follow the American Heart Association’s quality improvement protocols often see improved patient outcomes, fewer readmissions and lower mortality rates–a win for health care systems, families and communities,” he stated.
