Memorial Regional Hospital in Florida has earned the prestigious title of
being the state's inaugural Resuscitation Center of Excellence
(RCOE), underscoring the hospital's adherence to over 30
evidence-based criteria in providing top-tier cardiac arrest care.
The achievement was marked by Memorial leaders signing the program
attestation with support from the Association of EMS Medical
Directors and chiefs from neighboring Emergency Medical Services
(EMS) agencies.
HOLLYWOOD, Fla., May 1, 2024
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Memorial Regional Hospital is the first
hospital in the state of Florida
to become a Resuscitation Center of Excellence (RCOE), meeting over
30 required evidence-based criteria in cardiac arrest care.
Memorial Healthcare System signed the program attestation alongside
the Association of EMS Medical Directors and chiefs from
surrounding Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies.
"As the region's leading Level 1 Trauma
Center, Memorial Regional Hospital, is proud to collaborate on
innovative strategies that enhance community health outcomes. We
are committed to setting world-class standards right here in
Hollywood." - Peter Powers
As part of the program, Memorial commits to expand and enhance
cardiac arrest care through collaborative efforts with EMS agencies
to offer patients advanced therapies that have been shown to
improve survival, including extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
(ECMO) and rapid, around-the-clock interventional cardiology
coverage for lifesaving procedures.
Dr. Ben Abo, President of the
Florida Association of EMS Medical Directors (FAEMSMD) states, "by
developing a progressive and aggressive Center of Excellence, it
provides a strong basis to improve cardiac care and collaboration
statewide."
The chance of surviving a cardiac arrest outside of the hospital
environment is relatively uncommon, at around 10% of cases.
However, through EMS collaboration allowing access to these
treatments and by improving bystander CPR and AED use rates, the
likelihood of survival can be significantly improved. For this
reason, the program also aims to integrate regular bystander CPR
courses into the community, alongside providing extra educational
materials centered on preventing cardiac diseases and using
AEDs.
"We are grateful to all involved, including our esteemed EMS
agencies, who are vital in helping us elevate cardiac care in the
community we serve," said Peter
Powers, CEO of Memorial Regional Hospital. "As the region's
leading Level 1 Trauma Center, Memorial Regional Hospital, is proud
to collaborate on innovative strategies that enhance community
health outcomes. We are committed to setting world-class standards
right here in Hollywood."
When asked about what the program means for the community, Dr.
Eric Bassan, RCOE Medical Director
and Associate Medical Director of Emergency Services at Memorial
Regional Hospital, said: "With this program, patients and families
can be confident they will receive the best care during some of
their most difficult times. Through the RCOE, Memorial Regional
Hospital is committed to improving patient care not only in the
hospital, but also throughout the community."
About Memorial Healthcare System
Hollywood-based Memorial
Healthcare System (http://www.mhs.net) is a national quality care
and patient, physician, and employee satisfaction. Its commitment
to deeper caring and smarter health prioritizes a person-centered
approach that has delivered safe, positive outcomes for 70
years.
Featuring multi-disciplinary collaboration, research, innovation,
and transparency within its many facilities, Memorial is focused on
removing barriers, increasing access, and providing equitable care
throughout the region. It employs a staff of more than 17,000 and
operates six hospitals, numerous primary, urgent, and 24/7 care
facilities, medical office buildings, a health specialty center,
and nursing home.
To learn more, visit mhs.net and connect on Facebook, X,
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Media Contact
Adam Whiteside, Memorial
Healthcare System, 954-265-1136, newsmedia@mhs.net,
https://www.mhs.net/
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