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Enhancing Cardiovascular Health in End-Stage Kidney Disease, with Maya N. Clark-Cutaia, PhD, RN

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Clark-Cutaia, PhD, ACNP-BC, RN, highlights strategies to improve cardiovascular disease-related outcomes in patients with ESKD.

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

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During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with numerous certification standards, including a streamlined process for emergency treatment, patient education and protocols that improve patient outcomes. For more information, please visit The Joint Commission website.

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

Stroke Journal

The development and implementation of the Flow and Resuscitation (Resus) registered nurse (RN) roles supports our goal of getting the patient to the right place at the right time. The Flow RN is an assignment that has a global view of real time departmental operations. The Flow nurse was made effective throughout the network in 2023.

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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

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. This does not foster trust and communication between RNs and MDs.

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Abstract TMP24: Stroke Response Team

Stroke Journal

Background and Purpose:The Stroke Response Team (SRT) is comprised of a critical care RN with neuro experience and a Neuro ICU APP. The SRT RN acts as a critical link in the care continuum for stroke patients by providing consistent ICU-level care from initial entry into the ED through transitions to procedural areas and the ICU.

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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 DP7: Harmonizing Haste: Emergency Department and Interventional Radiology Collaboration for Enhanced Thrombectomy Efficiency

Stroke Journal

Rapid treatment times from symptom onset and hospital arrival to revascularization are critical for improved outcomes. Now, the CL RN coordinates with the ED RN to organize patient transport. Particularly, Large Vessel Occlusions (LVOs) may necessitate thrombectomy to restore brain blood flow. Results:See image 3.Conclusion:With

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