Certified Stroke Center Designations
This course aims to provide nurses, EMS professionals, and providers with an in-depth understanding of certified stroke centers. With over 2,500 certified stroke centers in the U.S., certification plays a critical role in optimizing stroke recognition and treatment, reducing variation in care, and improving patient outcomes. This course will explain how each tier of stroke center is defined, including Acute Stroke Ready Hospitals (ASRHs), Primary Stroke Centers (PSCs), Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Centers (TCSCs), and Comprehensive Stroke Centers (CSCs). Participants will gain knowledge of performance measures related to each stroke center type and the 8 Ds of stroke care, which are fundamental to stroke care.
This course aims to provide nurses, EMS professionals, and providers with an in-depth understanding of certified stroke centers. With over 2,500 certified stroke centers in the U.S., certification plays a critical role in optimizing stroke recognition and treatment, reducing variation in care, and improving patient outcomes. This course will explain how each tier of stroke center is defined, including Acute Stroke Ready Hospitals (ASRHs), Primary Stroke Centers (PSCs), Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Centers (TCSCs), and Comprehensive Stroke Centers (CSCs). Participants will gain knowledge of performance measures related to each stroke center type and the 8 Ds of stroke care, which are fundamental to stroke care.
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In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Relias LLC designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nurses will receive 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
California Board of Registered Nursing
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP# 13791
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Recall the differences between each type of certified stroke center.
Identify at least two performance measures for each tier of stroke center.
Apply knowledge of the 8 Ds of stroke care.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction to Stroke Centers
Overview of Stroke Centers
Tiers of Stroke Center Designations
Interprofessional Collaboration for Stroke Care
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
References
Ms. Hunter is a SME writer at Relias. Her area of expertise is neuroscience nursing, medical-surgical nursing, and thoracic surgery. Ms. Hunter has worked at the bedside for 9 years in acute care and intermediate care at a large community hospital in North Carolina. She also served as chair of the hospital's shared governance council for Nursing Quality Improvement. She has a Bachelor of Arts and an Associate Degree in Nursing. Ms. Hunter is a Stroke Certified RN, Certified Neuroscience RN and a Certified Medical-Surgical RN.
The target audience for this course is: Medical Providers; Nursing Personnel; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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