We are committed to improving patient care. Our quality improvement programs help make a difference in both the lives of the patients and the dedicated individuals that treat them.
Get With The GuidelinesSM(GWTG), the premier hospital-based quality improvement program, is designed to ensure that every patient is consistently treated according to the most recent evidence-based guidelines.
Mission: Lifeline TM is a national, community-based initiative created by the American Heart Association to improve systems of care for heart attack patients including those with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).
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HeartHub for Patients is the American Heart Association’s premier patient portal offering patients the tools they need to take control and manage their health. Refer your patients to HeartHub so they can find the latest in cardiovascular and stroke information.
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Patient Information Resources
The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association have a wide range of practice tools, programs and information resources to help you educate your patients and their families about their conditions, treatment and care. You’ll find tools to enhance your practice; encourage dialog with your patients; and provide credible, reliable resources for your patients.
Go Red For Women for Professionals
The American Heart Association has consolidated information for professionals on women and cardiovascular disease. Find guidelines, physician tools, patient education materials, statistics and special reports.
Choose To Move for Professionals
Get tools to educate women about the importance of physical activity. Use a speaker’s toolkit, patient education sheets to get your patients moving, registration forms, bi-monthly e-mails with updates, and guidelines.
Heart360.org
The American Heart Association’s new online cardiovascular wellness center empowers patients to take ownership of their health. Encourage your patients to visit Heart360.org to manage their heart health by setting goals and tracking progress to reach them.
Cardiac Rehab Program
Give your patients control of their heart health! View the American Heart Association’s award-winning, easy-to use, cardiac rehab program that can help your patients and their loved ones develop healthy living skills, prevent future heart problems, and communicate more effectively with healthcare professionals.
