The American Heart Association presents Get With The Guidelines®-Heart Failure Gold Plus award for proven dedication to ensuring all heart failure patients have access to best practices and life-saving care
NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV JULY 10, 2025-North Vista Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Heart Failure Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to improving outcomes for patients with heart failure, meaning reduced readmissions and more healthy days at home.
About 6.7 million U.S. adults are living with heart failure (HF), a number that is expected to increase to more than 8 million by 2030.[1] Despite the name, HF doesn’t mean that the heart has stopped working– it means the heart is having a hard time pumping blood and oxygen throughout the body. While there’s no cure for HF, patients can live a quality life by working with their health care team to create and stick with a plan that may include medication, symptom monitoring and lifestyle changes.
The Get With The Guidelines-Heart Failure quality achievement award is earned by hospitals that demonstrate a commitment to treating patients according to the most up-to-date guidelines as outlined by the American Heart Association. Get With The Guidelines puts the expertise of the American Heart Association to work for hospitals nationwide, helping ensure patient care is aligned with the latest research- and evidence-based guidelines. The program aims to increase healthy days at home and reduce hospital readmissions for heart failure patients.
“North Vista Hospital is committed to improving patient care by adhering to the latest treatment guidelines,” said Vincenzo “Vince” Variale, CEO. “Get With The Guidelines makes it easier for our teams to put proven knowledge and guidelines to work on a daily basis, which studies show can help patients recover better. The end goal is to ensure more people in North Las Vegas can experience longer, healthier lives.”
Each year, program participants qualify for the award recognition by demonstrating how their organization has committed to providing quality care for HF patients. In addition to following treatment guidelines, Get With The Guidelines participants also provide education to patients to help them manage their HF at home.
“We are pleased to recognize the leaders and teams at NORTH VISTA HOSPITAL for a strong commitment to caring for people with heart failure,” said Sabra Lewsey, M.D., MPH, volunteer chair of the American Heart Association Heart Failure System of Care Advisory Group. “Hospitals that participate in Get With The Guidelines- Heart Failure often see better patient outcomes, fewer readmissions and lower mortality rates — a win for families, communities and health care systems.”
NORTH VISTA HOSPITAL is also recognized on the American Heart Association’s Target: Heart FailureSM[Honor Roll/Optimal]. Hospitals receiving this award meet specific criteria that improve medication adherence, provide early follow-up care and coordination, and enhance patient education. [Receiving the Optimal designation means a hospital has performed 50% or better for defect-free care.] The goal is to further reduce hospital readmissions and help patients improve their quality of life in managing this chronic condition.
NORTH VISTA HOSPITAL additionally 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 heart disease or stroke.
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About North Vista Hospital
North Vista Hospital is a 217-bed, state of the art hospital located in North Las Vegas, Nevada serving the greater Las Vegas Valley since 1959. The hospital is a member of Prime Healthcare and is located at 1409 E. Lake Mead Boulevard. North Vista offers comprehensive healthcare services, including emergency care, heart care, advanced surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging and help for a broad range of medical conditions. Equipped with the most advanced medical technology and staffed by a team of highly skilled healthcare professionals, North Vista is committed to providing high-quality care in a friendly hospital environment. For more information, please visit www.northvistahospital.com or call (702) 649-7711.
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About Get With The Guidelines
Get With The Guidelines® is the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s hospital-based quality improvement program that provides hospitals with the latest research-based guidelines. Developed with the goal of saving lives and hastening recovery, Get With The Guidelines has touched the lives of more than 14 million patients since 2001. For more information, visit heart.org.
[1]Martin S, et al. 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: A Report of US and Global Data From the American Heart Association. Chapter 22. Circulation. 2025;151(8):e41–e660.