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

DAIC

MAY 20, 2024

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

DAIC

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

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 TMP24: Stroke Response Team

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP24-ATMP24, February 1, 2025. Background and Purpose:The Stroke Response Team (SRT) is comprised of a critical care RN with neuro experience and a Neuro ICU APP. The pilot was resourced with 2-day shift RNs. The ICU LOS for stroke patients is 4.38 days (n=59). days on avg.

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RN ICU Stroke Strokes

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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

JANUARY 30, 2025

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.

Nursing

Nursing RN Stroke Strokes

Abstract TP67: Stroke Education in Motion: Education-on-the-Go Posters for Healthcare Professionals

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP67-ATP67, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Ongoing staff stroke education is crucial to ensure that stroke knowledge remains current and at the forefront of everyone's minds and is also required for stroke certification.

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Education Stroke Strokes Certification

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

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP14-ATMP14, February 1, 2025. This especially true for stroke where time is brain. 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.

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Nursing RN Stroke Strokes

Abstract TP68: Nina Campbell MSN BSN RN

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP68-ATP68, February 1, 2024. Many of the American Heart Association’s Get with the Guidelines metrics for stroke are medication-related, including appropriate utilization of antithrombotics, statins, and anticoagulation. 100% adherence. of the time.

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RN Document Stroke Strokes

Abstract DP41: Clinical and Financial Impact of a Home-Based Post-Discharge Care Model: Stroke Mobile

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ADP41-ADP41, February 1, 2025. We sought to evaluate the clinical and financial impact of a home-based stroke care delivery model colloquially called Stroke Mobile (SM).Methods:Patients Thereafter, patients were seen periodically as determined by the care team up to a year.

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Abstract TP59: Dysphagia Screening: Achieving and Maintaining High Compliance

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

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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RN Best Practices Certification Inpatient

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

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

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.

Nursing

Nursing RN Critical Care Stroke

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

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ADP7-ADP7, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) requires immediate identification and efficient treatment. As a Comprehensive Stroke Center (CSC), we evaluate each thrombectomy case and track key metrics as part of our commitment to provide swift, safe treatment.

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AUGUST 25, 2024

David Didlake, EMT-P, RN, ACNP @DidlakeDW An early 80’s Female was transported to the ED with new-onset facial droop, slurred speech, and focal deficit. In general, the longer an AFib episode the more increased risk of stroke. No previous medical history was reported. Here is the admission ECG. But the ECG is Sinus!

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

Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

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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NOVEMBER 19, 2022

Written by Bobby Nicholson MD, with edits by Meyers A woman in her 50s with past medical history of heart failure, prior stroke, atrial fibrillation on Eliquis, lung cancer in remission, and CKD, presented to the emergency department for evaluation of cough and shortness of breath. Khouzam RN. What do you think? References: 1.

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

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

Abstract TMP24: Stroke Response Team

Webinars

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

Abstract TP67: Stroke Education in Motion: Education-on-the-Go Posters for Healthcare Professionals

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

Abstract TP68: Nina Campbell MSN BSN RN

Abstract DP41: Clinical and Financial Impact of a Home-Based Post-Discharge Care Model: Stroke Mobile

Abstract TP59: Dysphagia Screening: Achieving and Maintaining High Compliance

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

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

InterAtrial Block

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

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