The American Heart Association presents the 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
MONTCLAIR, CA, Aug. 25, 2025 — Montclair Hospital Medical Center, member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, 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, helping reduce readmissions and increase healthy days at home.
Heart failure affects more than 6.7 million adults in the United States, a number projected to grow to over 8 million by 2030. While there is no cure, patients can live well by following a care plan that includes medication, symptom monitoring, and lifestyle changes. Get With The Guidelines® supports hospitals nationwide in delivering the latest evidence-based treatment for heart failure, improving survival and long-term health.
“This honor reflects the steadfast commitment of our clinical and support teams to uphold excellence in every interaction,” said Gail Aviado, RN, Chief Executive Officer of Montclair Hospital Medical Center. “By adhering to rigorous, evidence-based standards of care, we’re accelerating recovery, minimizing complications, and empowering patients to live healthier, more vital lives. It’s a privilege to deliver nationally recognized care in Montclair and to make a tangible difference for the families who trust us.”
In addition to the Gold Plus award, Montclair Hospital earned placement on the American Heart Association’s Target: Heart Failure Optimal Honor Roll, meeting criteria that improve medication adherence, early follow-up care, and patient education. The hospital also received the Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll™, recognizing excellence in providing the most up-to-date, evidence-based treatment for patients with Type 2 diabetes hospitalized with heart disease or stroke.
“We are pleased to recognize the leaders and teams at Montclair Hospital Medical Center 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.”
In addition to its American Heart Association recognition, Montclair Hospital Medical Center has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for three consecutive years and was named a 2023 and 2024 Leapfrog Top General Hospital, one of the nation’s most prestigious honors for safety and quality. The hospital has also received the Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award, reflecting its ongoing commitment to evidence-based care and continuous improvement.
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About Montclair Hospital Medical Center
Montclair Hospital Medical Center, a not-for-profit member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, was originally founded by a group of community physicians in 1973. Montclair Hospital, a 106-bed acute care hospital, received the 100 Top Hospitals in the nation award from IBM Watson Health, the Patient Safety Excellence award by Healthgrades®, and the Women’s Choice Award® for America’s Best Emergency Care. Montclair Hospital Medical Center has achieved the 5th in a row Leapfrog Grade A in Safety in Spring 2025. Get With The Guidelines Heart Failure Award Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll & Target Heart Failure Optimal Honor Roll Gold Plus (2024).For more information, visit Montclair-hospital.org
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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.