| Performance (Higher numbers are better) |
| Venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis - Measures taken to prevent deep vein thrombosis, or blood clots. |
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Discharged on antithrombotics therapy - Patient discharged on drugs that prevent the formation of blood clots.
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| Patients with atrial fibrillation receiving anticoagulation therapy - Atrial fibrillation is an abnormal heart rhythm that puts people at greater risk of developing blood clots. Anticoagulation therapy is a series of medications that helps prevent the formation of blood clots. |
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| Thrombolytic therapy administered - Percentage of patients that receive medications that will help prevent more blood clots from forming. |
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| Antithrombotic medication by end of hospital day 2 - The Joint Commission requires stroke patients to have received medication to prevent blood clots by the 2nd day of their hospitalization. |
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| Discharged on statin medication - Cholesterol can cause plaque build-up in arteries, reducing blood flow to the brain and raising the risk of stroke. Certain medications can lower cholesterol and help control stroke risk. |
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| Stroke Education - Patients given education on risk factors and how they can prevent more strokes from happening. |
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| Assessed for rehabilitation - Rehabilitation is a vital part of stroke recovery. Following a stroke, all patients should be assessed for an appropriate rehabilitation program. |
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Accreditation/Certifications
Get With the Guidelines Gold Plus Award - American Stroke Association (
