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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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AHA rolls out telehealth stroke certification

Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

"Discover the new stroke telehealth certification from the American Heart Association, designed to standardize training and improve care for patients in need."

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New telehealth stroke certification available to health care professionals

American Heart News - Stroke News

DALLAS, date, 2024 — Significant barriers prevent or slow treatment for many patients with stroke, including long travel times to stroke center hospitals and the lack of availability of stroke specialists who can evaluate the patient and determine if.

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Heuron Gets FDA Green Light for Stroke Triage and Notification Solution

DAIC

Currently, Heuron holds 15 domestic medical device approvals/certifications, four European CE (MDD) certifications, and various other international certifications. Heuron ICH becomes the fifth solution from Heuron to receive FDA clearance, following Veuron-Brain-mN1, Veuron-Brain-pAb, Heuron Beta Amyloid, and Veuron-Brain-pAb3.

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

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP61-AWP61, February 1, 2024. Background:The CSC Advanced Disease-Specific Certification program requires hospitals to provide stroke education to patients and family members. A QR code was placed in the patient’s stroke education folder and displayed prominently in visible areas.

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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 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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