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Discover insights that could revolutionize the way we support stroke recovery right in our patients' homes. In this blog, Dr. Khai Nguyen, MD,MHS, National Medical Director at CHAP, shares valuable perspectives from his career dedicated to improving healthcare outside the traditional hospital setting. Patients who receive care from agencies with specialty programs experience improved outcomes. CHAP Stroke Disease Program Certification can make a significant impact on patients' quality of life by improving motor and cognitive function, reducing emergency visits and hospitalizations, etc. Join us in setting new standards! Read Best Practices in Home-Based Stroke Care: https://hubs.ly/Q02vNZX10

💝 This event will showcase initiatives and achievements in improved cardiovascular care by Victorian health services  and launch the new Victorian Cardiovascular Dashboard. The summit will allow clinicians providing cardiac care to learn about the excellence occurring across Victoria, make connections that will cultivate collaboration, and share ways to provide better care. Join us on the day to hear from knowledgeable guest speakers and experts, enjoy panel discussions with Q&A, partake in networking opportunities, and benefit from informative and interactive presentations such as: Data for improvement  A workshop launching and exploring the functionalities of the new Victorian Cardiovascular Dashboard, and how this data can be used for local and broader quality improvement Latest insights identified in cardiovascular health by recent data linkage undertaken in Victoria Improving transitions of care and readmissions Cardiac models of care from Victorian health services supported by new service coordination arrangements, remote monitoring, and telehealth  Real world examples of coordinating better cardiac care through our sponsored projects, Cardiovascular Ambassador Project and Heart Helper pilot, in over 20 Victorian hospitals  Working and collaborating with primary care providers to better support cardiac care across the inpatient and community divide Improving access to specialist cardiac care  Rapid access clinics, digital secondary prevention programs and regional care models that bring high quality cardiac care to regional Victoria  Hub and spoke pathways that ensure specialist cardiac care is available closer to home for those living outside metropolitan areas An unmissable opportunity for any clinicians providing cardiac care. 

Today, we are calling for a revolution in stroke care. In collaboration with Philips, WSO has launched an acute stroke care policy brief that identifies key opportunities to reduce the global burden of stroke, transform the lives of millions, and accelerate progress on SDG3.4. Without focused action on stroke, governments cannot deliver on their global healthcare commitments. Access to quality acute care, including mechanical thrombectomy, can transform outcomes for patients, increase functional and economic independence and contribute to reduced national health and social care spending. Time for A Revolution in Stroke Care identifies key opportunities and actions for policy makers that, suppported by stroke focused investments, can improve access to quality acute stroke care - in particular mechanical thrombectomy. For more information and to download the document visit https://lnkd.in/eMrgzAnp Angelique Balguid PhD Sheila Cristina Ouriques Martins Jeyaraj Pandian Michelle Nelson Deidre De Silva Craig Anderson Valeria Caso Gloria Ekeng Gisele Sampaio Silva Dr. Gustavo Saposnik

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Dignity Health North State Hospitals, including Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta, St. Elizabeth Community Hospital and Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospitals, serve as Primary Stroke Centers. Mercy Medical Center Redding holds the distinction as an Advanced Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, accredited by The Joint Commission. It stands as the sole thrombectomy-capable medical facility north of Sacramento in California. Primary stroke centers are equipped with specialized teams of healthcare professionals who are trained to recognize and respond to stroke emergencies promptly. This rapid response is critical because every minute counts in the treatment of stroke, where timely intervention can minimize brain damage and improve outcomes. Let's strive to carry the momentum of National Stroke Awareness Month forward, not just in May, but year-round. By quickly recognizing the signs and promoting healthy lifestyles, we can make a lasting impact in preventing and treating strokes and ensure a future where strokes are not just survivable, but preventable.

Another academic paper has been released which shows the merits of using #BEFAST for stroke detection. Published by the Emergency Medicine Australasia, a paper titled "Time is brain, so we must BEFAST: Improving stroke identification and triage in a rural emergency department" shows the advantages of BE FAST. Two key quotes stand out: "After BEFAST implementation, patients (n = 268) were three times more likely to be triaged at category 1 or 2, and door-to-CT scan time was reduced by 20.7 min on average." "Patient outcomes were improved after implementation of the BEFAST stroke triage tool. More stroke patients were identified upon presentation to the ED, and in a timely fashion. For those with a stroke diagnosis, time-critical interventions can take place earlier, allowing patients to return home sooner, and with less disability." In Scotland, we currently use FAST. Another academic paper shows that FAST can miss up to 1 in 10 strokes, and that #BEFAST is more effective at detecting strokes. If #BEFAST can identify more strokes, and is quicker at detecting strokes, common-sense implies that Scotland should be using #BEFAST. If you want Scotland to use the more effective #BEFAST campaign, please sign and share this petition with all your friends, family, and social media network. https://lnkd.in/eMP72K5a #strokeawareness #stroke #StrokeSymptoms #scotland

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🌟 A big thank you to Emergency Department Anne Healy and Stroke CNS Mary Murphy at Mercy University Hospital for inviting me to help facilitate their inter-departmental stroke simulations! 🌟 With guidance from the well-established simulation program at CUH, we successfully ran a comprehensive standardised patient FAST call simulation that covered the entire journey from pre-alert at the ED all the way through to Thrombectomy. Simulations like these are incredibly valuable, as they have the potential to significantly enhance patient care. By improving our time to decision in stroke patients, we can make the entire treatment process smoother and more efficient. As we know, time is brain, and every second counts when dealing with stroke patients. 🧠⏱️ Being part of such initiatives is truly rewarding. It allows us to provide critical guidance, foster interdisciplinary teamwork, and witness firsthand the benefits that well-executed simulations can bring to clinical practice. These exercises not only help refine skills but also ensure that all team members are well-prepared to handle real-life emergencies with confidence and precision. I am thrilled to see how these simulations contribute to improving outcomes for patients and am excited about the progress that will be achieve together in the coming months. Here’s to more successful simulations and continued advancements in the program! #HealthcareSimulation #PatientCare #StrokeAwareness #EmergencyMedicine #Interdepartmental #Interdisciplinary #ContinuousImprovement

May is American Stroke Month!  Stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death and a leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the U.S., despite stroke being largely preventable, treatable and beatable. Each year, approximately 800,000 people in the U.S. suffer a stroke. In observance of Stroke Month, the American Heart Association (AHA)/American Stroke Association (ASA) is providing tools and resources that hospitals and organizations can use to enhance patient education, staff activities, and public awareness. We encourage you to check out these tools and resources to share at your organizations and/or with patients and their families and loved ones. Following is a sampling of tools and resources that can be downloaded here https://lnkd.in/e_ybfwdp *printable 3-sided tabletop sign *a F.A.S.T. infographic *a stroke risk in women infographic *stroke word search *patient resource list *printable pictures for patient evaluation Additionally, throughout the month, the AHA is presenting free webinars that bring applicable stroke-focused learning to healthcare professionals. Visit the site for a listing of these educational webinars. We hope that these resources will make it easier than ever for your organization to participate in Stroke Month and continue educating staff, patients, and members of your communities. #strokemonth #beprepared #cprsaveslives

STROKE MONTH VIDEO SERIES- Should I call 9-1-1? Your heart health can be directly linked to your chances of having a stroke. HCA Healthcare, the HCA Healthcare Foundation and the American Heart Association are partners in Getting to the Heart of Stroke™ — a national initiative developed to prevent initial and recurring strokes. May is Stroke Awareness Month, and Dr. Edgardo Cruz-Martinez, neurologist and medical director of the stroke program at HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, is sharing important education about diagnosing, preventing and treating strokes. In this video, Dr. Cruz-Martinez tells us why it’s so important to call 9-1-1 if you suspect you or someone might be having a stroke. #StrokeMonth #HealthierTomorrows #PositiveImpact HCA Florida Healthcare