Howard Young Medical Center Recognized for Stroke Care

In support of the ongoing quality improvement efforts of participating hospitals, the Coverdell Learning Collaborative (CLC) analyzes Wisconsin Coverdell Stroke Program aggregated hospital stroke data and discusses evidence-based practices and processes that are involved in achieving sustained high performance.

 

In December, the CLC acknowledged and celebrated the Stroke Coordinator with the fastest arrival to computed tomography (CT) completion time. The coordinator shared Q1 efforts which assisted their site in reaching this high level of performance.

 

Howard Young Medical Center was recognized for the fastest CT initiation in stroke patients arriving <4.5 hours from Last Known Well in Wisconsin for Q3 2023.

 

A Performance Improvement (PI) focus for the CLC is the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Pre-notification measure. In Q3 2023 there were four Aspirus hospitals who achieved 100%:

• Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital
• Aspirus Iron River Hospital
• Aspirus Ironwood Hospital
• Aspirus Riverview Hospital and Clinics

All Wisconsin hospitals are invited to be part of the Wisconsin Coverdell Stroke Program. The aim of the program is to support the implementation of comprehensive stroke systems for individuals at highest risk for stroke events and to improve the quality of care for stroke patients across the continuum of care. Hospitals can choose to participate as a Partner or Champion Hospital.

 

To learn more about the Wisconsin Coverdell Stroke Program, please click here.

 

Someone in the U.S. has a stroke every 40 seconds. Use BE FAST to recognize sign of a stroke. Balance, Eyes, Face drooping or numbness, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Terrible headache. If you or someone you know is experiencing signs of a stroke call 911 for emergency assistance.