Bayshore Medical Center Honored with Mission: Lifeline Achievement Award

Bayshore Medical Center Honored with Mission: Lifeline Achievement Award Main Photo

19 Jul 2016


Source: Bayshore Medical Center

Pasadena, Texas - Bayshore Medical Center has received the Mission: Lifeline® Silver Receiving Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks.

      Every year, more than 250,000 people experience an ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) the most deadly type of heart attack caused by a blockage of blood flow to the heart that requires timely treatment. To prevent death, it's critical to restore blood flow as quickly as possible, either by mechanically opening the blocked vessel or by providing clot-busting medication.

       The American Heart Association's Mission: Lifeline program's goal is to reduce system barriers to prompt treatment for heart attacks, beginning with the 9-1-1 call and continuing through hospital treatment.

Top left to right (standing): Shannon Forrest, Jenny Burger, Michelle Riley, Kate Ramos (AHA), Dr. Raj Parikh, James Bernal, Kristin Clark, Jennifer Nobles, Allen Sims, Jessica Carter, Kevin Garner. Sitting left to right: Carrie Capps, Laura Tesorieri, Harpreet Sharma, Lisa Mackenzie. Photo credit: Anum Arif, Bayshore Medical Center Marketing.

      "Bayshore Medical Center is dedicated to improving the quality of care for our patients who suffer a heart attack, and the American Heart Association's Mission: Lifeline program is helping us accomplish that goal through nationally respected clinical guidelines," said Jeanna Barnard, CEO. "We are pleased to be recognized for our dedication and achievements in cardiac care, and I am very proud of our team."
      In addition to receiving the Mission: Lifeline Silver Receiving award, Bayshore Medical Center has also been recognized as a recipient of Mission: Lifeline's Silver-Plus award, which recognizes the hospital has reached an achievement score of 75 percent or greater for treating STEMI transfer patients from other facilities within 120 minutes.

About Bayshore Medical Center

Bayshore Medical Center opened in 1962, and has been serving the needs of Southeast Harris County for 54 years. Bayshore Medical Center offers 364 licensed beds, including a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Bayshore Medical Center offers expertise and outstanding level of care services includes acute care of the medical and surgical patient and specialty services such as: Advanced Wound Care Center; Cardiovascular and Cardiology Services, including open heart; Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit, Award-winning Maternity Services, Trauma Designated Emergency Services, Inpatient and Outpatient Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health and Radiation Oncology Services. For more information, visit our website at www.BayshoreMedical.com.