Three CoxHealth hospitals receive “Get With The Guidelines” awards for stroke care

Cox South, Cox Branson and Cox Monett have been recognized with “Get With the Guidelines” awards by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. The awards reflect the hospitals’ commitment to providing the most appropriate stroke treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines tied to the latest scientific evidence.

“We’re always working to improve our patients’ experiences and outcomes, so these awards mean a great deal to us,” says Grace Potter, stroke coordinator at CoxHealth. “Timely, appropriate care is crucial for recovery after a stroke, so being recognized for the level of care we give is truly an honor.”

- Cox South earned the Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus.

- Cox Branson earned the Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite.

- Cox Monett earned the 2018 Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award.

The hospitals earned the awards by meeting specific quality achievement measures for the diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients at a set level for a designated period. Additionally, patients should receive education on managing their health and get a follow-up visit scheduled, as well as other care transition interventions, before discharge.