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

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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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ZODIAC Clinical Trial Led by UT Health Science Center Professor Likely to Make Major Impact on Stroke Care

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Image courtesy of the UT Health Science Center milla1cf Thu, 02/15/2024 - 13:16 February 15, 2024 — Research findings in a clinical trial led by a professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center ’s College of Nursing are likely to dramatically change care and improve outcomes for patients suffering from acute stroke.

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Abstract TMP14: The Resus and Flow Nurse; Positioned to Save Lives

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP14-ATMP14, February 1, 2025. Time is of the essence - this is one phrase every emergency department (ED) nurse knows. This especially true for stroke where time is brain. The Flow nurse was made effective throughout the network in 2023. The resus role is time limited.

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Abstract TMP17: Cerebral Compass- Guiding Nurses and Neurologist to be Aligned in Care Finding their true North on 4 North with Multidisciplinary Stroke Rounds

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP17-ATMP17, February 1, 2025. Background:For optimal care and outcomes, patients must receive treatment from a multidisciplinary team approach at a comprehensive-stroke certified facility with stroke specialist units. The multidisciplinary approach increases bedside RNs engagement.

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Abstract WP43: Improving Nurse Retention Through Orientation Restructuring, Planned Professional Development, and Leadership-Employee Support: One Unit’s Journey

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP43-AWP43, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Increasing RN turnover rates are a noteworthy and nuanced problem for many nurse leaders. Many of the RNs leaving the unit pursued critical care roles, and their knowledge was lost with their attrition.

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Abstract NS1: Identification of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: The Impact of a Nurse Led Screening Tool Utilizing the Ottawa Rule

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ANS1-ANS1, February 1, 2025. Background:The 2023 American Heart Association/American Stroke AssociationsGuideline for Management of Patients with Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage(SAH) support use of the Ottawa Rule to screen individuals at risk.

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Abstract TP59: Dysphagia Screening: Achieving and Maintaining High Compliance

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP59-ATP59, February 1, 2025. 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. DS metric compliance is shared with ED and IP RNs monthly.

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