Trinity Health Shelby has earned the Get With The Guidelines - Rural Stroke Gold quality achievement award. This is provided to federally designated access hospitals or short-term acute care hospitals within Rural Urban Commuting Areas (RUCA), geographically classified as large rural, small rural or isolated.
Stroke is the fourth-leading cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States. A stroke can occur when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and its nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts. When that happens, part of the brain does not receive the blood and oxygen it needs, which kills brain cells. Early stroke detection and treatment are key to improving survival, minimizing disability, and accelerating recovery times.
“We are incredibly proud that so many Trinity Health Michigan hospitals have been recognized for delivering exceptional stroke care,” said Shannon Striebich, president and CEO of Trinity Health Michigan. “When every second counts, our physicians, nurses and clinical teams work hard to improve timely, evidence-based treatments that save lives, reduce disability, and ensure the best possible outcomes for every patient we serve.”
Each year, program participants qualify for Get With The Guidelines by demonstrating how they are committed to providing quality care for stroke patients. Additionally, Get With The Guidelines participants also educate patients to help them manage their health and recovery at home.
“We are proud to recognize Trinity Health Michigan for its commitment to caring for people experiencing stroke,” said Steven Messe, M.D., volunteer chair of the American Heart Association Stroke System of Care Advisory Group. “Participation in Get With The Guidelines is associated with improved patient outcomes, including greater likelihood of being discharged home, fewer readmissions and lower mortality rates — a meaningful benefit for health care systems, families and communities.”
