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 (5) actions.
Become a Stroke Smart Medical Practice by taking these 5 Actions:
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Train ALL office staff to spot strokes and follow practice protocol. (30-minute video available)
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Provide Stroke Smart educational materials to all patients. (FREE Materials Order Form) and Fact Sheet
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Identify high risk patients and provide (intentional) Stroke Smart education. High Risk Stroke Quiz
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Incorporate a Stroke Smart script in phone system recordings.
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Track metrics on Stroke Smart program activities.
Resources:
- Stroke Smart Medical Practice Video (5 elements, how to implement - coming)
- What is a Stroke Smart Medical Practice?
- Stroke Smart Fact Sheet
- 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)