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Asian Hospital Makes History: First Hospital in Faridabad to Receive Prestigious Platinum Award from World Stroke Organization

• Asian Hospital, Faridabad receives prestigious Platinum award from the World Stroke Organization (WSO) Angels initiative for its outstanding stroke care services for the year 2023

Asian Hospital, Faridabad, proudly announces its remarkable achievement of being the first hospital in Faridabad to receive the prestigious Platinum award from the World Stroke Organization (WSO) Angels initiative, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO). This esteemed recognition is a testament to the outstanding efforts of Dr. Neha Kapoor, Associate Director and HOD Neurology, and her dedicated team at Asian Institute of Medical Sciences, Faridabad.

Under the visionary leadership of Dr. Neha Kapoor, the Neurology department at Asian Hospital has consistently demonstrated exceptional commitment and expertise in stroke care. Dr.  Neha has been actively involved with the WSO Angels Initiative since 2022, tirelessly working to identify, implement, and promote best practices in acute stroke management. Her dedication and passion have significantly contributed to improved patient outcomes and the overall well-being of stroke survivors.

In response to receiving the prestigious award, Dr. Neha Kapoor said, “Stroke, a devastating medical condition, can cause profound disability and long-term impacts on individuals and their families. Striving for optimal recovery should be the primary objective in all stroke cases. By focusing on this goal, we can make a tangible impact on patient outcomes. The recognition bestowed upon Asian Hospital by the WSO Angels initiative serves as a validation of our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional stroke care.”

The World Stroke Organization (WSO), Angels Initiative E-Rescue registry, is a comprehensive global stroke care quality database that has played a pivotal role in our journey towards excellence. This groundbreaking initiative, developed by the ESO, aims to enhance and accelerate stroke treatment by improving stroke care systems worldwide. Asian Hospital has actively participated in the registry since 2022, meticulously recording data from stroke patients admitted under neurology care. The registry encompasses vital information such as hospital arrival, admission in the Neuro ICU, initial stroke symptoms, time of symptom onset, stroke severity assessment and  management according to the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and other pertinent investigations were done and treatment given in acute stroke patients with number of thrombolysis, mechanical thrombectomy done were recorded and NIHSS and “ modified rankins score ( MRS)”at discharge that indicates improvement and residual disability were recorded at RES-Q – E-registry of WSO Angels Initiative, she added.

A robust framework has been created by utilizing the E-Rescue registry for continuous monitoring, evaluation, and improvement of the healthcare quality system at Asian. It has enabled them to adhere to global standards and implement best practices in acute stroke care. The data collected through this registry has been instrumental in determining discharge medications, functional status at discharge, and other crucial aspects of stroke management.

Dr. Neha Kapoor and her esteemed team in the Neurology department at Asian Hospital have worked tirelessly to achieve and maintain the highest standards of stroke care. Their unwavering dedication and adherence to global best practices have resulted in positive outcomes for patients at Asian. This Platinum award from the WSO Angels initiative is a testament to their hard work and unwavering commitment to excellence.

Asian Hospital takes immense pride in this recognition, as it reinforces their position as a leading healthcare institution committed to delivering world-class stroke care. Moreover, collaboration with esteemed organizations like the WSO and WHO has facilitated the exchange of knowledge and expertise, ultimately benefiting the patients and the broader community.