FIND YOUR WAY inside the hospital 508-473-1190 About MRMC Careers Healthcare Foundation Contact Us MEDICAL SERVICES PATIENTS & VISITORS FIND A DOCTOR OUR LOCATIONS CLASSES & EVENTS SOCIAL MEDIA + Home > About MRMC > News > 2021 > Milford Regional Earns National Recognition for Efforts to Improve Stroke Treatment Text Size 2021 Milford Regional Medical Center Recognized for Higher Quality and Cost-Efficiency in Maternity Care Milford Regional Welcomes New Chief Medical Officer Milford Regional Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Now Offers Women’s Health and Pelvic Floor Therapy Milford Regional Earns Sixth Consecutive “A” for Patient Safety Milford Regional Achieves the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 5-Star Rating for Quality and Safety Milford Regional Earns National Recognition for Efforts to Improve Stroke Treatment Milford Regional Receives 7th Consecutive 'A' Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade Published on September 09, 2021 Milford Regional Medical Center Earns National Recognition for Efforts to Improve Stroke Treatment Milford Regional Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Gold Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Quality Achievement Award for our commitment to ensure stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines. Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of adult disability in the U.S. On average, someone in the U.S. suffers a stroke every 40 seconds, and nearly 795,000 people suffer a new or recurrent stroke each year. Early stroke detection and treatment are key to improving survival, minimizing disability and speeding recovery times. Get With The Guidelines-Stroke was developed to assist healthcare professionals to provide the most up-to-date, research-based guidelines for treating stroke patients. “Milford Regional is honored to be recognized by the American Heart Association for our dedication to helping our patients have the best possible chance of survival after a stroke,” says Edward J. Kelly, president & CEO of Milford Regional. “Get With The Guidelines-Stroke makes it easier for our teams to put proven knowledge and guidelines to work on a daily basis to improve outcomes for stroke patients.” Each year program participants apply for the award recognition by demonstrating how their organization has committed to providing quality care for stroke patients. In addition to following treatment guidelines, participants also provide education to patients to help them manage their health and rehabilitation once at home. “We are pleased to recognize Milford Regional Medical Center for their commitment to stroke care,” said Lee H. Schwamm, M.D., national chairperson of the Quality Oversight Committee and Executive Vice Chair of Neurology, Director of Acute Stroke Services, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts. “Research has shown that hospitals adhering to clinical measures through the Get With The Guidelines quality improvement initiative can often see fewer readmissions and lower mortality rates.” Additionally, Milford Regional received the Association’s Target: Type 2 Honor Roll award. To qualify for this recognition, hospitals must meet quality measures developed with more than 90% of compliance for 12 consecutive months for the “Overall Diabetes Cardiovascular Initiative Composite Score.” Milford Regional also met specific scientific guidelines as a Primary Stroke Center featuring a comprehensive system for rapid diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients admitted to the emergency department. Required fields are marked with * Email Address* Sign Up Milford Regional Medical Center 14 Prospect Street Milford, MA 01757 Maps & Directions Occupational Health Teamwork Quality, Safety & Excellence View Quality Data 508-473-1190 TTY/TDD:508-473-5103 Engage with us Online Subscribe to our e-Newsletter © Copyright 2021 Milford Regional Medical Center - Milford, MA 01757 Human Resources Login Privacy Notice Nondiscrimination Notice and Language Assistance Services