Wentworth-Douglass Hospital courtesy shuttle, hospital awards: Seacoast health news

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital launches courtesy shuttle

DOVER – Wentworth-Douglass Hospital recently announced the addition of a courtesy shuttle, which is available to transport patients and visitors to/from the parking garage, the main entrance, and the Mass General Cancer Center on its Dover campus.

"We’re very excited about this new courtesy shuttle. We strive to support our patients every step of the way - and that includes those who might need a hand getting into the hospital," said Darin Roark, president and chief operating officer. "This initiative underscores our commitment to enhancing patient experience and ensuring convenient access to our facilities."

The shuttle is well equipped with snow tires and side enclosures to operate in any weather. The courtesy shuttle is available to patients and visitors aged seven and up and can comfortably accommodate five passengers and walking aids such as a cane or walker.

When available, patients and visitors will see the Courtesy Shuttle circling the second level of the parking garage, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. To request a return trip, patients can notify the Guest Relations team at the main hospital entrance or the Mass General Cancer Center patient access team.

The shuttle was made possible through community donations to the Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Charitable Foundation in partnership with Cochecho Country Club and Five Star Golf Carts.

HCA New England Healthcare hospitals nationally recognized for commitment to providing high-quality stroke care

ROCHESTER, DERRY, PORTSMOUTH – HCA New England Healthcare’s Frisbie Memorial Hospital , Parkland Medical Center , and Portsmouth Regional Hospital have received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines ^® - Stroke quality achievement awards for their commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.

Portsmouth Regional Hospital and Parkland Medical Center received the Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus, and Frisbie Memorial Hospital received the Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Silver Plus achievement award. Frisbie Memorial Hospital earned its first designation as a Primary Stroke Center earlier this year.

Portsmouth Regional Hospital and Parkland Medical Center also received the American Heart Association’s Target: Stroke ^SM Honor Roll Elite Plusaward. To qualify for this recognition, hospitals must meet specific criteria that reduce the time between an eligible patient’s arrival at the hospital and treatment with thrombolytic therapy.

Additionally, Portsmouth and Parkland hospitals received the American Heart Association’s Target: Type 2 Diabetes™ Honor Roll award. Target: Type 2 Diabetes aims to ensure patients with Type 2 diabetes, who might be at higher risk for complications, receive the most up-to-date, evidence-based care when hospitalized due to stroke.

Lamprey Health Care’s Family Nurse Practitioner Fellowship Program achieves Three Year Programmatic Accreditation

RAYMOND — The Consortium for Advanced Practice Providers announced that Lamprey Health Care’s Family Nurse Practitioner Fellowship Program has been granted programmatic accreditation for the full period of three years, effective July 11, 2024.

“We are very excited to receive this recognition as we have operated the Fellowship since 2017 and have strived to develop a comprehensive workforce development program for Nurse Practitioners transitioning from education to practice,” stated Paula Smith, MBA, EdD, Administrative Program Director. This accreditation is a significant milestone, demonstrating the program's adherence to national standards for quality and its commitment to excellence in advanced practice provider education.

For more information, visit the Consortium for Advanced Practice Providers’ website, the Lamprey Health Care website at https://www.lampreyhealth.org or contact Carli Polanco - Program Coordinator, Lamprey Health Care NP Fellowship at cpolanco@snhahec.org.

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital receives Stroke Award from American Heart Association

DOVER – Wentworth-Douglass Hospital has received a 2024 ‘Get With The Guidelines ’ quality achievement award from the American Heart Association, for excellence in treating stroke. The honor was given with “Gold Plus” distinction – the highest level of the award given by the organization.

The award recognizes Wentworth-Douglass’ commitment to the association’s in-hospital program that ensures patient care is aligned with the latest research and evidence-based guidelines.

“This award highlights the exceptional commitment and relentless dedication of our team, who strive not only to meet, but to exceed national guidelines in providing outstanding care for our stroke patients,” said Darin Roark, president and chief operating officer.

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