This new award level celebrates an elite group of hospitals nationwide that have achieved high standards in at least three clinical categories. UC Davis Medical Center is one of only 158 hospitals in the country to meet the rigorous criteria for this distinction.
UC Davis Medical Center is one of only 158 hospitals in the country to receive this award.
“At UC Davis Health, we are deeply committed to delivering cardiovascular care that reflects the most current, evidence-based treatment guidelines. Research consistently shows that patients experience better outcomes when clinicians adhere to these standards,” said Thomas Smith, chief of cardiovascular medicine. “We’re proud to be recognized for our heart team’s unwavering dedication to providing exceptional, guideline-driven care for those living with cardiovascular disease.”
Hospitals receiving this award have demonstrated a comprehensive and sustained approach to quality improvement. By participating in three or more Get With The Guidelines programs, they commit to using real-time data registries, evidence-based protocols, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to elevate care across multiple specialties.
Get With The Guidelines is the American Heart Association’s hospital-based quality improvement initiative. It helps ensure patients receive care aligned with the latest research and clinical guidelines. Participating hospitals benefit from robust tools, resources and peer-benchmarking to drive better outcomes for patients.
