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STK-08: Stroke Education

CBE ID
0440
1.4 Project
Neurology Endorsement Maintenance
Endorsed
Endorsement Status
Endorsement Removed
1.1 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
E&M Cycle
Full Year 2013
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

This measure captures the proportion of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke patients with documentation that they or their caregivers were given stroke education materials. This measure is a part of a set of eight nationally implemented measures that address stroke care (STK-1: Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prophylaxis, STK-2: Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy, 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, and STK-10: Assessed for Rehabilitation) that are used in The Joint Commission’s hospital accreditation and Disease-Specific Care certification programs.

    • 1.14 Numerator

      Ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke patients with documentation that they or their caregivers were given educational material addressing all of the following:
      1. Activation of emergency medical system
      2. Need for follow-up after discharge
      3. Medications prescribed at discharge
      4. Risk factors for stroke
      5. Warning signs and symptoms of stroke

    • 1.15 Denominator

      Ischemic stroke or hemorrhagic stroke patients discharged home

    • 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

    • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Neurology Endorsement Maintenance Project
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
      Removal Date
    • Steward
      The Joint Commission
      Steward Organization Email
      [email protected]
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