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Ochsner Medical Center-Baton Rouge earns Acute Stroke Ready Certification from Joint Commission

DAIC

milla1cf Mon, 05/20/2024 - 08:00 May 20, 2024 — Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Acute Stroke Ready Certification. To achieve certification, OMC-Baton Rouge underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress Becomes First Organization to Offer Certification in Cardiometabolic Health

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Learners who complete the Foundations of Cardiometabolic Health Certificate Course offered by Cardiometabolic Health Congress are now eligible to sit for a certification exam to become a Certified Cardiometabolic Health Professional (CCHP). to hold the CCHP credential. to hold the CCHP credential.

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Abstract DP10: The Use of Smartphone Based Educational Technology In Stroke Specific Nursing Education

Stroke Journal

Introduction:Stroke center designation generally specifies required education for nurses. Our system provides stroke education to hundreds of nurses annually. Nurses received immediate feedback. We were able to track attendance, graph results, and provide live feedback and immediate test results to all nurses.

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Abstract WP61: Effective Utilization of Stroke Survey QR Code Leads to Improved Completion of Stroke Survey

Stroke Journal

Background:The CSC Advanced Disease-Specific Certification program requires hospitals to provide stroke education to patients and family members. Conclusion:The implementation of a QR code survey and continuous stroke education during hospitalization improves patients’ participation in a survey.

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Abstract TP47: When Folks Stroke at a Freestand: Building Successful Stroke Workflows for Freestanding Emergency Departments

Stroke Journal

Delivery of clinical education and implementation of hospital-based emergency department (ED) workflows to FSEDs contributes to a successful system of care. NIHSS certification is required and renewed every two years.

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Abstract TP59: Dysphagia Screening: Achieving and Maintaining High Compliance

Stroke Journal

Background:Baptist Health System [BHS] is a five-hospital system operating under one Provider Number with one combined Medical Staff. During a recent stroke certification survey, the BHS Comprehensive Stroke Center was recognized for consistent compliance with Dysphagia Screening [DS] that was well above the national benchmark.

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