Dr. Lamont Tyler serves as the medical director of specialty physician services at the Chicago, Illinois-based OSF St. Joseph Medical Center and has treated patients in Central Illinois and the northern suburbs of Chicago. Dr. Lamont Tyler’s hospital received the Get With the Guidelines-Stroke program’s Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award in January 2016. The Get With the Guidelines-Stroke program recognizes hospitals for their compliance with the Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Achievement Measures. Qualifying hospitals demonstrate at least 85 percent compliance and achieve at Participating status with the program; they must also submit an application. Award levels of Bronze, Silver, and Gold are accorded based on continuous performance, with Bronze recognizing a performance of 90 consecutive days and a Silver recognizing 12 consecutive months. Gold level awards go to hospitals that demonstrate a performance of 24 or more consecutive months. Administrated by the American Heart Association, the Get With The Guidelines-Stroke program promotes consistent adherence to the latest scientific guidelines for treatment. It offers mutual benefits to hospitals and patients alike through patient resources, clinical tools, professional education opportunities, and a competitive advantage in the healthcare management. Additionally, it operates as part of a comprehensive group of programs designed to advance medical care and push for continuous quality improvement. To learn more about the Get With The Guidelines-Stroke program and awards, visit heart.org.
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AuthorAs Medical Director of OSF St. Joseph Medical Center’s PromptCare, Dr. Lamont Tyler takes pride in the diverse array of services offered to all individuals on a walk-in basis. Archives
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