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Stroke Programs Earn Recognition From 'Get With The Guidelines®'

Baptist Health Brain & Spine Care Stroke Programs at nine Baptist Health hospitals have earned recognition from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association.

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  • July 9, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Stroke Programs Earn Recognition From 'Get With The Guidelines®'

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionStroke
Key MechanismsQuality improvement program based on research-based guidelines.
Target PopulationPatients hospitalized due to stroke, including those with type 2 diabetes.
Care SettingHospital-based stroke care programs.

Key Highlights

  • Baptist Health hospitals received recognition from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association.
  • Baptist Hospital and Boca Raton Regional Hospital achieved Gold Plus awards and Honor Roll Elite Plus status.
  • Hospitals maintained 80% compliance with guidelines for stroke door-to-needle times under 45 minutes.
  • Honor Roll recognition for advanced therapy with door-to-device times of 90 minutes or less.
  • Get With The Guidelines® has impacted over 18 million patients since 2001.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

    • Protocols for type 2 diabetes management to reduce complications in stroke patients.

    Monitoring & Follow-up

      Risks

        Patient & Prescribing Data

        Patients with stroke, particularly those with type 2 diabetes.

        Evidence-based care protocols for managing stroke and diabetes.

        Clinical Best Practices

        • Maintain compliance with stroke door-to-needle time guidelines.
        • Implement advanced therapy protocols for timely intervention.
        • Utilize evidence-based care for patients with comorbid conditions.

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