Course Code: REL-ACU-0-CSCDEMS
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 2/28/2025
Learning Objectives:
Identify the different evaluation and interventional capabilities of each type of certified stroke center and the core measures that are required for certification.
Recall the time frame requirements for at least three different diagnostic or treatment interventions for stroke.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: The Development of Certified Stroke Centers
Comparing Now and Then
Identifying the Need for Certified Stroke Centers
Section 3: Tiers of Designated Stroke Centers
Accessible Treatment for All
Acute Stroke Ready Hospitals
Primary Stroke Center Core Measures
Comprehensive Stroke Center Core Measures
Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Centers
EMS and Nursing Requirements for Stroke Center Certification
Review
Section 3: Clinical Vignette
Daniel
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Instructor: Anna Ver Hage, MSN, AGACNP-BC, CCRN, CNRN
Anna Ver Hage MSN, AGACNP-BC, CCRN, CNRN, SCRN is a Certified Critical Care Nurse, Certified Neuroscience Nurse, Stroke Care Registered Nurse, and an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. She currently serves as stroke nurse practitioner in the division of neurological critical care at Banner Desert Medical Center, Mesa, Arizona. Anna has worked as a nurse and nurse practitioner for over 20 years in the critical care area in numerous university settings across the United States. Anna is an active member of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses (AANN).
Writer: Laura Bell, BSN, RN, CCRN
Laura Bell, BSN, RN, CCRN is a SME writer for Relias with over 16 years of acute care experience in nursing. She began working in adult critical care at WakeMed Cary Hospital in 2011, obtained her CCRN certification in 2016, and served in the role of Rapid Response/Code Blue/Rounding RN for over 2 years. She continues to work as a staff nurse in the intensive care unit. Laura has a passion for education and excellence in nursing care. She has been involved in numerous special projects and educational activities to improve staff development, evidence-based clinical practice, and patient satisfaction. She continues to strive for excellence in education and clinical development as an acute care course writer.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Emergency Medical Personnel; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.