Harton Regional is accredited for its excellence in meeting an extensive set of stringent criteria for the rapid diagnosis and treatment of chest pain symptoms.
The Society of Chest Pain Centers, a prestigious national organization promoting the rapid diagnosis and treatment of chest pain, has designated Harton Regional Medical Center’s Chest Pain Center as an accredited facility. This recognition means that our hospital meets or exceeds an extensive set of stringent criteria for treating chest pain patients.
"We're proud to have earned this designation," said CNO Tara Boleyn. "Studies have demonstrated that hospitals with Chest Pain Centers significantly decrease mortality for patients with heart attacks and improve the provision of care and treatment."
Heart attack is the leading cause of death in the United States. While recent medical advances have reduced the damage and deadliness of heart attacks, success depends on a speedy implementation of the most advanced remedies. "This means patients must recognize the signs and symptoms of a heart attack, and physicians must be able to provide rapid diagnosis and treatment," says Boleyn. According to the Society of Chest Pain Centers, most people who come to the ER with chest pains are not experiencing a heart attack. Studies have shown that a small percentage of patients released from the ED have heart attacks at home. The Chest Pain Center model for ACS reduces unnecessary admissions and premature discharges. By following the Society's guidelines on personnel, equipment and systems, HRMC is optimally equipped to handle the challenge of properly diagnosing and treating patients experiencing chest pain. "Our commitment has always been to providing the most accurate, effective and efficient treatment of chest pain that we possibly can," says Boleyn. "The accreditation validates our accomplishment of this goal."