Quality Indicators   

Stroke Quality Measures

Quality measures can be used to report how well a hospital provides care for patients. Ten key indicators have been identified for measuring the quality of care for patients who have suffered a stroke. 

1. Around-the-clock brain imaging availability

2. Around-the-clock radiologist availability to interpret brain imaging studies

3. Stroke disease management program: availability and type

4. Use of tPA

5. Neurologist on staff to treat stroke patients

6. Board certification of neurologists

7. Patient and community education programs: availability and type

8. Length of stay for stroke patients

9. Stroke center: availability and type

10. Stroke rehabilitation program: availability and type

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Quick care is the key to stroke survival. Stroke, now often referred to as brain attack, is the leading cause of disability in the United States and kills more people than accidents and AIDS.
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Stroke, also called brain attack, occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted.
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Meet the Mercy physicians who specialize in stroke treatment.
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