Deer Lodge Medical Center Receives Cardiac Recognition Award
Posted on Oct 13, 2020 1:40pm PDT
Deer Lodge Medical Center was recognized with the Cardiac Recognition Award
at the Montana Hospital Association’s annual virtual meeting in
early October. The Cardiac Recognition Award is sponsored by the Cardiovascular
Health Program within the state health department. The Recognition Award
singles out Critical Access Hospitals who demonstrate that they have the
infrastructure and commitment to provide high-quality care for patients
with acute coronary syndrome, which includes heart attack. Receiving the
Cardiac Recognition confirms Deer Lodge Medical Center meets high standards
related to the utilization of evidence-based cardiac order-sets and protocols,
provides laboratory services 24/7, has a well thought out transfer protocol,
and has an administrative commitment to treating heart attack patients.
This is the 10th year that the Cardiac Recognition Award was presented,
and Deer Lodge Medical Center is one of 21 Critical Access Hospitals to
qualify for the award. Requirements for the recognition include tracking
and reporting key cardiac outcomes, using outcomes data to initiate quality
improvement activities, and coordinating regular healthcare provider cardiac
trainings.
Heart disease is a leading cause of death in both Montana and the United
States. Last year, over 3,000 Montanans died from the impact of heart
disease. Symptom recognition and timely, high-quality treatment are important
factors in reducing death from heart attack.
Know the signs and symptoms of a heart attack:
- Discomfort in the chest that does not go away after a short period of time
- Discomfort in the arm, shoulder, jaw, or upper back
- Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort
- Breaking out into a cold sweat, unexplained nausea, dizziness, palpitations,
or fatigue
Know what to do if you or someone you know, experiences heart attack symptoms:
For more information about heart disease, please visit:
www.heart.org