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Abstract TP62: Education for Post-Acute Stroke Patients

Stroke Journal

Nursing leaders engaged with patients during rounds to ensure effective utilization of these educational tools.Results:Over a five-year period, the implementation of improved patient education strategies led to a consistent increase in the proportion of patients receiving stroke education in the MGMC ARU.

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Abstract WP45: A Collaborative Approach to Improving Inpatient Stroke Code Time Target Metrics

Stroke Journal

In 2021, several cardiology pilot units were selected and neuroscience nurse specialists conducted staff education which focused on recognition of stroke signs and symptoms, code activation criteria and response time targets. In 2021-2022, 54% of stroke codes were called within 10 minutes of symptoms discovery. of patients.

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Abstract TP67: Know Your Numbers: Refining the Stroke Alert Process for Hospitalized Patients

Stroke Journal

Barriers to timely treatment were identified through the use of case timelines and stroke nurse champion focus groups. In March 2023, PDSA cycle #1, use of the emergent hotline, was implemented and house wide staff education were administered addressing the process change.Results:Data were collected between Dec 2022-June 2023.

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2023 STS Coding Workshop

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Allied Health

Event 2023 STS Coding Workshop kchalko Tue, 11/15/2022 - 16:12 Event dates Feb 10–11, 2023 Location Virtual Registrants : To access the library of on-demand content, log into the STS Learning Center. Then go to “In Progress” courses on the dashboard or look in the “My Activities” tab. Missed the event? STS Members receive a discount!