Washington Regional Achieves Recertification as NWA’s Only Comprehensive Stroke Center

 I wouldn't go there for stroke; they refer to 'care; NOT RECOVERY! Survivors want 100% recovery; this center does nothing of the sort! YOU are going to have to scream at them for not showing these three results:

There is no quality here if you don't measure the right things.

1. tPA full recovery? Better than 12%?
2. 30 day deaths? Better than competitors?
3. rehab full recovery? Better than 10%?

 

You'll want to know results so call that hospital president(whomever that is) RESULTS are; tPA efficacy, 30 day deaths, 100% recovery. Because there is no point in going to that hospital if they are not willing to publish results.

Washington Regional Achieves Recertification as NWA’s Only Comprehensive Stroke Center

Washington Regional Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for recertification as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. Washington Regional first achieved certification as a Comprehensive Stroke Center in 2019 and is the only Comprehensive Stroke Center in Northwest Arkansas. The prestigious designation means Washington Regional is prepared to treat even the most complex stroke cases with 24/7 in-person care(NOT RECOVERY!) from stroke experts.

“Stroke is a leading cause of death in the U.S. and in Arkansas. As a Joint Commission certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, Washington Regional provides patients with advanced treatments so they can receive the care(NOT RECOVERY!) they need without having to leave Northwest Arkansas,” says Washington Regional President and CEO Larry Shackelford. “Every minute counts during a stroke, and getting to the right place quickly for care(NOT RECOVERY!) is critical. As a Comprehensive Stroke Center, Washington Regional offers the best chance of survival and recovery with minimally invasive stroke treatment options, advanced neurosurgical care(NOT RECOVERY!), advanced imaging capabilities and the area’s only neurosurgical intensive care(NOT RECOVERY!) unit.”

“Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification recognizes health care organizations committed to striving for excellence and fostering continuous improvement in patient safety and quality of care(NOT RECOVERY!)” says Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN, executive vice president of Accreditation and Certification Operations and chief nursing officer, The Joint Commission. “We commend Washington Regional for using The Joint Commission certification process to reduce variation in clinical processes and to strengthen its clinical program to drive safer, higher quality and more compassionate care(NOT RECOVERY!) for individuals served.”

“We congratulate Washington Regional for this outstanding achievement,” says Nancy Brown, chief executive officer, the American Stroke Association. “This certification reflects its commitment to providing the highest quality of care(NOT RECOVERY!) for stroke patients.”

To achieve recertification, Washington Regional’s Stroke Program, part of the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute, underwent a rigorous onsite review in September. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with certification standards and conducted onsite observations and interviews. The Joint Commission is the nation’s oldest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care(NOT RECOVERY!).