Lyon County EMS recently received the American Heart Association’s Mission Lifeline EMS Silver Honor Roll Recognition, celebrating their exceptional care for stroke and heart attack patients.
Local officials say this prestigious recognition reflects Lyon County EMS’s dedication to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to patients experiencing heart attacks and strokes.
The Mission Lifeline program honors EMS agencies that adopt rigorous quality improvement standards in treating patients with severe heart attacks and strokes. Officials say earning recognition at the Silver Honor Roll level highlights Lyon County EMS’s commitment to refining their care systems and following national guidelines, which translates to improved outcomes for patients during critical emergencies.
According to officials, the Mission Lifeline program’s rigorous criteria include timely data collection and reporting, adherence to pre-hospital treatment guidelines, and seamless coordination with receiving hospitals. They say this achievement by Lyon County EMS highlights their crucial role in the chain of survival for heart attack and stroke patients across Lyon County and nearby communities.
Lyon County EMS serves both residents and visitors of Lyon County with around-the-clock emergency medical services. Officials say their skilled team of paramedics and EMTs is committed to providing compassionate, expert pre-hospital care every hour of every day.
