Baptist Health Medical Center-North Little Rock announces that it has received certification from DNV Healthcare USA Inc. as a Primary Stroke Center, affirming the hospital’s readiness to handle a full range of stroke-related medical problems.
“This certification is further confirmation that we are able to provide the best possible stroke care for residents of North Little Rock and our neighbors,” said Cody Walker, president of Baptist Health Medical Center-North Little Rock. “Our physicians and staff work as an interdisciplinary team, partnering with patients and their families to deliver award-winning stroke services – all backed by the state’s most comprehensive health care organization.”
The DNV Primary Stroke Center Certification is based on standards set forth by the Brain Attack Coalition and the American Stroke Association, and affirms that the medical center addresses the full spectrum of stroke care – diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and education – and establishes clear metrics to evaluate outcomes.
“Achieving certification shows commitment to excellence,” says Kelly Proctor, president of DNV Healthcare USA Inc. “And it helps demonstrate to your community that you are performing at the highest level.”
According to the American Stroke Association, stroke is a leading cause of death, killing nearly 130,000 people each year, and is a leading cause of serious, long-term adult disability. Because stroke or “brain attack” affects blood flow to the brain, rapid and effective treatment can save lives and provide the best chance of limiting the extent of long-term damage.