Lincoln Memorial Hospital Redesignated as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital
[April 25, 2025]
LINCOLN – Lincoln Memorial Hospital (LMH) has been redesignated as an
Acute Stroke Ready Hospital for the fifth consecutive time.
Acute Stroke Ready hospitals are equipped to provide immediate care for
stroke, providing initial emergency care and stabilization for patients
before being able to transfer them to a comprehensive or primary stroke
center for further treatment.
“Time is of the essence in stroke care, and an Acute Stroke Ready
hospital like LMH is prepared to act quickly to preserve patients’ brain
function and potentially save their lives,” said Jenny Rogers, an
Emergency Department charge nurse at LMH who oversees stroke care.
To qualify for Acute Stroke Ready designation, hospitals must measure
stroke patient outcomes, including the time that elapses between arrival
at the facility and treatment, and meet specific benchmarks. Medication
can be administered to break up or dissolve blood clots, brain imaging
testing performed and specialized blood work reviewed.
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“This accomplishment is a true testament to the outstanding teamwork
across multiple departments and the processes established to effectively
care for stroke patients,” said Dr. Kenny Guillotte, medical director of
the LMH emergency department. “This is truly a team effort. We are very
proud of the work we do to ensure our patients receive the fastest,
highest-quality care possible if they experience a stroke.”
Hospitals within Memorial Health System have all received different
designations for stroke. The Joint Commission, the nation's oldest and
largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care, has
designated Springfield Memorial Hospital a Comprehensive Stroke Center
and Decatur Memorial Hospital a Primary Stroke Center. The Illinois
Department of Public Health has also designated Jacksonville Memorial
Hospital and Taylorville Memorial Hospital as Acute Stroke Ready
Hospitals.
[Provided by Anne Davis]
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