This measure captures the proportion of ischemic stroke patients prescribed antithrombotic therapy at hospital discharge.
This measure is a part of a set of eight nationally implemented measures that address stroke care (STK-1: Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prophylaxis, STK-3: Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter, STK-4: Thrombolytic Therapy,STK-5: Antithrombotic Therapy By End of Hospital Day 2, STK-6 Discharged on Statin Medication, STK-8: Stroke Education, and STK-10: Assessed for Rehabilitation) that are used in The Joint Commission’s hospital accreditation and Disease-Specific Care certification programs.
Ischemic stroke patients prescribed antithrombotic therapy at hospital discharge
Denominator
1.15 Denominator
Ischemic stroke patients
Exclusions
Exclusions
• Less than 18 years of age • Length of Stay > 120 days • Comfort measures only documented • Enrolled in clinical trials related to stroke • Admitted for elective carotid intervention • Discharged to another hospital • Left against medical advice • Expired • Discharged to home for hospice care • Discharged to a health care facility for hospice care • Documented reason for not prescribing antithrombotic therapy at discharge
Measure Record
Most Recent Endorsement Activity
Endorsed with Reserve Status Neurology Project 2015-2016
Initial Endorsement
Last Updated
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