Amberwell Hiawatha has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Coronary Artery Disease Rural Recognition Silver recognition for its commitment to offering rapid, research-based care to people experiencing non ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS).
In the United States, NSTE-ACS affects more than 625,000 patients annually, or almost three-fourths of all patients with acute coronary syndrome.
The award recognizes hospitals for their efforts toward acute coronary syndrome care excellence demonstrated by composite score compliance to guideline-directed care, including timely electrocardiogram and troponin results, anticoagulant administration, risk stratification, and follow-up care.
