Fourteenth consecutive year hospital has been honored for its
commitment to providing high-quality, lifesaving care
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — For the 14th consecutive year, Providence Alaska Medical Center (PAMC) has been recognized by the American College of Cardiology for providing high-quality care for victims of a heart attack.
The award recognizes Providence’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients and signifies that PAMC has reached an aggressive goal of treating these patients to standard levels of care as outlined by the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association clinical guidelines and recommendations.
"This recognition truly reflects the dedication and unwavering commitment of our caregivers and physicians in delivering lifesaving care to heart attack patients," said Kristen Solana Walkinshaw, M.D., chief medical officer of PAMC . "Our patients can rest assured that they will receive exceptional care designed to not only ensure survival but also optimize recovery after a cardiovascular event."
To receive the Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award, PAMC has demonstrated sustained achievement in the Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry for two consecutive years (2023 and 2024) and performed at the highest level for specific performance measures. Full participation in the registry engages hospitals in a robust quality improvement process using data to drive improvements in adherence to guideline recommendations and overall quality of care provided to heart attack patients.
“It is an honor to award Providence Alaska Medical Center with the Platinum Performance Award for their valuable national leadership and dedication to meeting comprehensive performance measures in patient care,” said Michael C. Kontos, MD, FACC, chair of the NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Steering Subcommittee, and cardiologist at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center.
“The receipt of this award indicates that Providence Alaska Medical Center remains committed to providing top quality, guideline-driven care for heart attack patients. Their success ensures patients are receiving the highest quality cardiovascular care,” he added.
The Centers for Disease Control estimates that over 800,000 Americans suffer a heart attack each year. A heart attack occurs when a blood clot in a coronary artery partially or completely blocks blood flow to the heart muscle. Treatment guidelines include administering aspirin upon arrival and discharge, timely restoration of blood flow to the blocked artery, smoking cessation counseling and cardiac rehabilitation, among others.
Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry empowers health care provider teams to consistently treat heart attack patients according to the most current, science-based guidelines and establishes a national standard for understanding and improving the quality, safety and outcomes of care provided for patients with coronary artery disease, specifically high-risk heart attack patients.
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About Providence Alaska Medical Center
Providence Alaska Medical Center is a nationally recognized trauma center and Alaska’s only Magnet hospital, is part of Providence Health, a not-for-profit network of hospitals, care centers, health plans, physicians, clinics, home health services, affiliated services and educational facilities. For more information, visit alaska.providence.org.
About American College of Cardiology
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is the global leader in transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health for all. As the preeminent source of professional medical education for the entire cardiovascular care team since 1949, ACC credentials cardiovascular professionals in over 140 countries who meet stringent qualifications and leads in the formation of health policy, standards and guidelines. Through its world-renowned family of JACC Journals, NCDR registries, ACC Accreditation Services, global network of Member Sections, CardioSmart patient resources and more, the College is committed to ensuring a world where science, knowledge and innovation optimize patient care and outcomes. Learn more at ACC.org or follow @ACCinTouch.
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