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As a Primary Stroke Center, Good Samaritan Medical Center has been recognized for its multidisciplinary stroke care and rapid diagnostic and treatment protocols, delivered to patients from emergency treatment through rehabilitation.
Stroke care services start in the ambulance and continue after discharge. Time is of the essence when treating stroke. The faster patients are treated, the better their chances for a complete recovery. Good Samaritan Medical Center's Emergency Department staff work to quickly diagnose stroke and begin treatment within the "three-hour ‘window" in which it is most effective.
Good Samaritan Medical Center's multidisciplinary approach to stroke means our team of health care professionals are specially educated to work quickly to effectively implement the appropriate plan of care.
During a hospital stay, stroke patients receive services such as respiratory care, drug therapy and rehabilitation (physical, occupational and speech therapy) geared to their unique needs.
Primary Stroke Center: 'Gold Seal of Approval'
Primary Stroke Center certification, given by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, acknowledges that a hospital has advanced capabilities and protocols for the rapid diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients.
Certification is based on the recommendations published by the Brain Attack coalition and the American Stroke Association's statements/guidelines. To earn this designation, a hospital must undergo a voluntary, rigorous evaluation and demonstrate the critical elements necessary to meet the unique, specialized needs of stroke patients.
Good Samaritan meets Joint Commission standards for Primary Stroke Center certification. According to the Joint Commission, Primary Stroke Center designation is considered the Gold Seal of Approval™ for health care quality and safety. It also allows the public to identify which hospitals provide the best possible treatment and results for stroke patients.
