Maury Regional Receives Recognition For Advanced Stroke Care

 

This is the whole problem in stroke enumerated in one word; 'care'; NOT RECOVERY!

If your hospital is following this it means they are a failure because they are delivering 'care'; NOT RECOVERY! I would never go to a failed hospital!

YOU have to get involved and change this failure mindset of 'care' to 100% RECOVERY! Survivors want RECOVERY, NOT 'CARE'!

I see nothing here that states going for 100% recovery! You need to create EXACT PROTOCOLS FOR THAT!

ASK SURVIVORS WHAT THEY WANT, THEY'LL NEVER RESPOND 'CARE'! This tyranny of low expectations has to be completely rooted out of any stroke conversation! I wouldn't go there because of such incompetency as not having 100% recovery protocols!

RECOVERY IS THE ONLY GOAL IN STROKE! GET THERE!

Maury Regional Receives Recognition For Advanced Stroke Care(NOT RECOVERY!)

Maury Regional Medical Center (MRMC) has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Primary Stoke Center Accreditation. This national distinction recognizes the medical center’s commitment to providing advanced neurological care(NOT RECOVERY!) for patients experiencing a stroke.

The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care(NOT RECOVERY!), including continuous compliance with performance standards. The certification evaluates how organizations use clinical outcomes and performance measures to improve care(NOT RECOVERY!) across the continuum and the steps they take to prepare patients and their caregivers for discharge. MRMC last received the Advanced Primary Stroke Center Accreditation in 2023.

“MRMC is committed to providing advanced, best-practice health care(NOT RECOVERY!) to our patients and the community, especially for emergency situations, such as strokes,” said Maury Regional Health CEO Martin Chaney, MD. “We are honored to have earned a recertification as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission and will continue to strive for exceptional care(NOT RECOVERY!) for our stroke patients and their families and caregivers.”

Physicians on the medical staff at Maury Regional Health utilize state-of-the-art technology to care(NOT RECOVERY!) for patients presenting with stroke symptoms in the Emergency Department or an inpatient unit.

For nearly 10 years, caregivers at the medical center have implemented a sophisticated telemedicine platform for stroke patients. When individuals present to the hospital with symptoms of a stroke, emergency and hospital medicine physicians on the medical staff have 24/7 access to consultations from board-certified neurologists in the Ascension Saint Thomas system. This partnership allows for critical support around the clock for patients who require a rapid response. In addition, Maury Regional Medical Center offers RAPID® software with computed tomography (CT) technology to map blood flow and provide fast and automated diagnostic testing for patients experiencing signs of a stroke. This helps physicians and the care(NOT RECOVERY!) team to determine the best course of action for expedited treatment.

Following a stroke, Maury Regional Health offers resources for patients and their families, including outpatient stroke rehabilitation from experienced physical, speech and occupational therapists. The medical center also hosts a monthly stroke support group to share resources and education.

“Maury Regional Health is always striving to implement new and innovative technology and care(NOT RECOVERY!) models as we strive to fulfill our vision of being southern Middle Tennessee’s trusted choice for health care(NOT RECOVERY!),” Dr. Chaney said. “I am deeply appreciative of the team that provides life-saving care(NOT RECOVERY!) for our patients when time is of the essence.”

As part of The Joint Commission’s reaccreditation process, MRMC underwent a rigorous onsite review earlier this year. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with related certification standards, including program management and delivering and facilitating clinical care(NOT RECOVERY!). The Joint Commission’s standards are developed in consultation with health care(NOT RECOVERY!) experts and providers, measurement experts and patients. They are informed by scientific literature and expert consensus to help health care(NOT RECOVERY!) organizations measure, assess and improve performance. The surveyors also conducted onsite observations and interviews.

“As a health care(NOT RECOVERY!) accreditor, The Joint Commission works with health care(NOT RECOVERY!) organizations across care(NOT RECOVERY!) settings to inspire safer and higher quality of care(NOT RECOVERY!) that is more equitable and compassionate,” said Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN, executive vice president of Accreditation and Certification Operations and chief nursing officer for The Joint Commission. “Through collaborating on innovative solutions and evidence-based resources and tools, The Joint Commission helps drive improvement while maintaining accountability through our leading survey methods and standards. We commend Maury Regional Medical Center for its commitment to advance safety, quality, equity and compassion for all patients.”

Stroke warning signs include:

• Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg (especially on one side of the body)
• Confusion or trouble speaking
• Trouble seeing in one or both eyes
• Trouble walking and dizziness or loss of balance
• A sudden severe headache with no know cause

If individuals begin to show signs of a stroke, call 9-1-1 immediately. It is crucial to recognize these signs and act quickly to seek medical attention.

To learn more about Maury Regional Health’s stroke services, visit MauryRegional.com/stroke.

For more information on the accreditation process and The Joint Commission, please visit The Joint Commission website.