Hutchinson Regional health care System earns gold award for rural stroke care
The American Heart Association recognized the hospital for meeting rigorous clinical guidelines over 24 months
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Sign up freeHUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Regional health care System has been recognized by the American Heart Association for providing rapid, life-saving care to stroke patients across Reno County and its surrounding communities.
The hospital recently received the Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Rural Recognition Gold award, a distinction highlighting its efforts to reduce health disparities outside major metropolitan areas. Rural residents face a 30% higher risk of dying from a stroke than their urban counterparts, according to the American Heart Association, making local access to high-quality emergency care critical to patient survival.
To earn the Gold-level award, Hutchinson Regional demonstrated at least 24 consecutive months of compliance with rigorous, research-based clinical guidelines for acute stroke care. Performance metrics evaluated for the honor include prompt administration of intravenous clot-busting medications, rapid brain imaging, swallowing assessments and efficient coordination with emergency medical services.
In a statement announcing the award, hospital officials emphasized the unique needs and social risk factors faced by rural patients. Earning the national designation, they noted, reflects the medical staff's continuous commitment to giving local residents the best possible chance of recovery and survival when a stroke occurs.
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