About VSCC
Vision
To strive for excellent evidence based stroke prevention and care for all Virginians.
Mission
- To promote evidence based care for hospitals in Virginia.
- To share best practices and latest research and evidence based care.
- To improve collaborative partnerships with EMS and community.
- To share resources, tools, innovative ideas and technology.
- To communicate work done in Virginia Stroke System Task Force.
What does a stroke coordinator do?
- “Stroke coordinator is essential to the success of the stroke program. He or she is the coach!”*
- Provides education to patients, families, hospital staff and EMS providers
- Conducts community outreach
- Leads interdisciplinary teams to improve the quality of stroke care
- Completes chart reviews and data analysis
- Coordinates the stroke response team
- Maintains policies and procedures
*Kreiner, G. (n.d.). Stroke competencies and education
For more information, refer to the VSCC Charter.
VSCC Stroke Coordinators Directory 2021
VSCC Chairs
Laurie Mayer RN, BSN
Stroke Program Coordinator | Quality Management
Southside Regional Medical Center | Petersburg, Virginia
Mandi Zemaiduk
C.H.E.S. Stroke Program Supervisor
Centra Lynchburg General Hospital