Piedmont Newton Receives Primary Stroke Center Certification
Piedmont Newton Hospital has received Primary Stroke Center certification from Det Norske Veritas Healthcare, Inc.
The certification is based on standards set forth by the Brain Attack Coalition, American Heart Association, American Stroke Association, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS).
It affirms that the hospital provides full spectrum stroke care, including diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and education, with clear metrics to evaluate outcomes.
- Guidelines include fast-tracking patients suspected of stroke for immediate brain-saving treatments.
“I walked over to the phone charging bank in the corner, and before I could even put my phone on the charger, they were calling me to come to the back. It was super fast,” - Quinton Smith, 40, who experienced a stroke in June.
Author's summary: Piedmont Newton certified as Primary Stroke Center.
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