CLARKSVILLE, TN – Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital (VCH) has been recognized by the American Heart Association (AHA) for the quality of care its team provides to patients receiving the Get with the Guidelines–Stroke award – Gold Plus with Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.
At VCH in Montgomery County and the surrounding region, the recognition means the hospital’s diabetes care team is meeting nationally benchmarked standards for managing the condition as part of overall patient care. This is a distinction the AHA grants to hospitals that consistently follow its most current, evidence-based guidelines.
“Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital is committed to improving patient care by adhering to the latest treatment guidelines. Get With The Guidelines helps our teams put proven science into practice every day. Research shows this approach can support better recovery, with the ultimate goal of helping people in Clarksville and the surrounding communities live longer, healthier lives,” said Randy Davis, MBA, President of VCH.
This recognition reflects the dedication and collaboration of a multidisciplinary team, including Ariel Chavis, Stroke Program Coordinator; nursing leaders Megan Keyt, ED Manager; Sharon Brovey, ICU Director; and Alex Kane, Med Surg Manager; physician champions Nida Augustine, MD, and Christopher Turner, MD; as well as members of the VCH administrative team, Quality and Imaging department leaders, and VH enterprise support.
“Their collective commitment to excellence in patient care and quality improvement made this achievement possible,” said Davis.
Earning this honor underscores VCH’s continued investment in high-acuity, guideline-driven care close to home and reinforces its role as a critical access point in Vanderbilt Health’s regional network.