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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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Abstract TMP21: Hospital Characteristics Influencing Discharge Disposition Following Acute Stroke: Findings From the Get With the Guidelines-Stroke Registry

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP21-ATMP21, February 1, 2024. Background:Medical comorbidities and stroke risk factors explain only a proportion of stroke incidence and outcomes in different populations. The primary outcome measure was discharge to home.

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Abstract TP76: Step by Step: Implementing Post-Acute Stroke Standards

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP76-ATP76, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Certification programs and quality improvement initiatives improve outcomes among patient populations. Stroke rehab expertise, care processes, and educational resources vary among sites where post-acute care (PAC) is delivered.

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Abstract WMP106: The Impact of Social Determinants of Health on Ambulatory Status at Discharge Following Acute Ischemic Stroke: Findings From the Get With the Guidelines-Stroke Registry

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP106-AWMP106, February 1, 2024. Background:Medical comorbidities and stroke risk factors only explain a proportion of stroke incidence and outcomes in different populations. Social determinants of health(SDOH)have been associated with incident stroke.

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

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP47-ATP47, February 1, 2024. All sites have 24/7 neurology provider coverage from an internal Neurohospitalist group that responds to stroke alerts in person or via telestroke. NIHSS certification is required and renewed every two years.

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Performance of Thrombectomy-Capable, Comprehensive, and Primary Stroke Centers in Reperfusion Therapies for Acute Ischemic Stroke: Report From the Get With The Guidelines–Stroke Registry

Circulation

BACKGROUND:The thrombectomy-capable stroke center (TSC) is a recently introduced intermediate tier of accreditation for hospitals at which patients with acute ischemic stroke receive care. Participants were recruited from Get With The Guidelines–Stroke registry. 1.66]) and in TSCs compared with PSCs (OR, 1.45 [95% CI, 1.08–1.96]).

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Abstract 93: Upgrading to Endovascular Therapy-Performing Hospital Increases Acute Ischemic Stroke Admissions

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A93-A93, February 1, 2024. Primary outcomes were trends in volume of total AIS admissions over time determined by linear regression. were given tPA, 22% had LVO, and 9.5% underwent mechanical thrombectomy.