14 Million
patients have been treated at Get With The Guidelines participating hospitals. That's an increase of more than 3,200% since 2005 alone.
Get With The Guidelines®
Touching the Lives of More than 14 Million Patients
Each year, the American Heart Association works with leading experts to thoroughly evaluate the latest research and science to develop guidelines and best practices for healthcare systems and professionals so that more lives can be saved.
Published medical guidelines and scientific statements on various cardiovascular disease and stroke topics are supported by scientific studies published in recognized journals, and have a rigorous review and approval process. This research makes major contributions to the future of heart disease and stroke care.
Get With The Guidelines® helps transform hospitals and systems of care so that patients receive consistent, high-quality treatment, and hospitals see improved patient outcomes, reduced costs and more efficient processes.
Atrial Fibrillation
Quality improvement for AFib, and a pre-emptive strike against stroke. Atrial fibrillation (AFib), often leads to heart-related complications as well as increasing the risk for stroke fivefold. This program is designed to assist hospital care teams in constantly providing the latest evidence-based treatment for their AFib patients.
Heart Failure
Quality improvement for patients. Performance improvement for hospitals. In-hospital program for improving care by promoting consistent adherence to the latest scientific treatment guidelines.
Resuscitation
Turning guidelines into lifelines. Collects resuscitation data from hospitals and creates evidence-based guidelines for inpatient CPR.
Stroke
A proven way to improve stroke care. Benefits patients as well as hospitals. Numerous published studies demonstrate the program's success in improving patient outcomes.
Coronary Artery Disease
Disease registry designed to support acute myocardial infection (AMI), CAD and chest pain quality improvement activities.
Nearly ½
of all U.S. hospitals participate in at least one of AHA’s quality improvement programs like Get With The Guidelines®
80%
of the U.S. population receives improved quality of care with access to Get With The Guidelines participating hospitals.
Benefits of Get With The Guidelines®
Evidence-Based Data for Quality Improvement
- Active participation in Get With The Guidelines® can help your hospital recognize opportunities to improve care, which could lead to reduced 30-day readmissions.
- Using online tools to provide patient-specific guidelines and track adherence, each module helps hospitals follow the most up-to-date, research-based treatment guidelines, reducing gaps and eliminating disparities in the delivery of quality care.
Driving Real-world Clinical Research
- Preventive guidelines on lifestyle changes, medication and hospital-discharge instructions help reduce future healthcare costs in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.
- Published findings from scientific studies based on Get With The Guidelines data are making major contributions to the future of heart disease and stroke care.
Professional Development
Unique ability to develop skills and opportunities that build careers:
- Professional membership opportunities
- Research and publication opportunities
- Improved positioning for recruiting the best and brightest
Networking & Mentorship
- AHA staff and leadership offer guidance and advice at every step.
- Access to the most up-to-date research and scientific publications
- Professional education opportunities, such as workshops and webinars
- Clinical tools and resources
- Patient education resources
- A competitive advantage in the healthcare marketplace
- National and local recognition for hospital team program achievement
- Performance feedback reporting for continuous quality improvement
Marketing Recognition
A tangible demonstration of a hospital’s commitment to improve and save lives:
- Regional, national, and international presentation and showcase opportunities to align with the best-in-class healthcare professionals and showcase your hospital or practice.
- Robust promotional toolkit after your hospital is awarded certification offers media and marketing engagement opportunities