Tragically, one third of people suffering a stroke call their medical provider to make an appointment rather than 911. Getting an appointment delays emergency hospital care resulting in avoidable death and disability. Stroke Smart Medical Practice is a standard of care with actions.
Become a Stroke Smart Medical Practice by Taking These Actions:
Train ALL Office Staff To Spot Strokes and Follow Practice Protocol
Resources:
- 30-minute Stroke Smart Training Video
- Staff Training Curriculum (from Mary Washington) – COMING SOON
- 911 hesitancy role play (script)
- 911 hesitancy role play (video)
Incorporate Stroke Smart Script in Phone System Recordings
Ensure Stroke Smart Education and Materials are Accessible to ALL Patients
Resources:
- 9 minute Stroke Smart Training Video
- Example – Patient Handout (English) see attached “MW Letter to Patients”
- Example – Patient Handout (SPANISH)
- Stroke Smart Story Poster – English (there are 2 of these – African American and Caucasian versions)
- Stroke Smart Story Poster - Spanish
- Order form - magnets and wallet cards
- Stroke Smart Story Poster (English)
- Stroke Smart Story Poster (Spanish)
Track metrics on Stroke Smart program activities.
- Use your preferred method to track Stroke Smart data.
Examples:- include # of magnets/wallet cards distributed to patients,
- % of staff trained,
- # of calls where stroke is spotted and action taken,
- # of video views, etc.
Identify High Risk Patients and Provide Targeted Stroke Smart Education
- Talking points (nurse) for education to high risk patients
- High Risk Stroke Quiz
General Resources:
- SSMP Implementation Quick Guide
- SSMP Guided Implementation Roadmap
- What is a Stroke Smart Medical Practice?
- Example of Stroke Smart Patient Handout - English
- Example of Stroke Smart Patient Handout Sheet – Spanish
- Stroke Smart Medical Facility Best Practices Overview
- Reasons for Prehospital Delay in Acute Ischemic Stroke
- High Risk Stroke Quiz
- StrokePoster_8.5x14_BEFAST (download and print)
- Stroke Poster-Spanish (download and print)
- Stroke Smart Medical Practice Video ( 5 elements, how to implement - coming)
