Hunterdon Medical Center is Nationally Recognized for its Commitment to Improving Cardiac Arrest Survival Rates

Hunterdon Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Resuscitation Silver quality achievement award for its dedication to delivering guideline-based care for in-hospital cardiac arrest, ultimately helping to improve survival rates.

In‑hospital cardiac arrest remains a major clinical and quality‑of‑care challenge in U.S. hospitals. According to the American Heart Association’s 2026 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Report, about one in four adults who experience in‑hospital cardiac arrest survive to hospital discharge — a rate that has improved over time and is substantially higher than survival after out‑of‑hospital arrest. However, opportunities remain to further strengthen in‑hospital resuscitation systems and improve outcomes for more patients.

The Get With The Guidelines - Resuscitation program was developed to support hospitals in saving the lives of people who experience in-hospital cardiac arrest by consistently following the most current, science-backed treatment guidelines as outlined by the American Heart Association. These standard guidelines address patient safety protocols, rapid medical emergency team response, high quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation and post resuscitation care. Through Get With The Guidelines, the Association brings its scientific expertise directly into hospitals nationwide, helping ensure care is aligned with the latest evidence based practices.

“Hunterdon Medical Center is committed to improving patient outcomes by adhering to the latest resuscitation guidelines,” Lisa Rasimowicz, MSN, RN, CIC, CPPS, Chief Quality Officer.  “Get With The Guidelines helps our teams put proven science into practice every day, an approach shown to help more patients survive cardiac arrest. Our ultimate goal is to help more people in our community live longer, healthier lives.” 

Hunterdon Medical Center received this recognition award for meeting specific measures in treating adult patients who experience cardiac arrest while hospitalized. 

“We are pleased to recognize Hunterdon Medical Center for its commitment to following the guidelines for in-hospital cardiac arrest,” said Paul Chan, M.D., MSc, volunteer chair of the American Heart Association Resuscitation System of Care Advisory Group. “Hospitals that participate in Get With The Guidelines often achieve better patient outcomes and improved survival rates — a meaningful win for health care systems, families and communities.”