What is the stroke core measure set?
The STK measure set is unique in that there are two distinct Initial Patient Populations (or sub-populations) within the measure set, each identified by a specific group of diagnosis codes, or lack thereof. The patients in each sub-population are counted in the Initial Patient Population of multiple measures.
What are core measures examples?
Examples of Core Measures
- VTE prophylaxis – stroke patients received treatment to keep blood clots from forming anywhere in the body within two days of arriving at the hospital.
- Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy – stroke patients received prescription before discharge for a medication known to prevent blood clots.
What is stroke measuring?
There are currently two ways to measure stroke severity, the HIH Stroke Scale, and the 6S Score. What is a Stroke? A stroke, which can happen to anyone at any time, is actually a brain attack.
What do you do in code stroke?
Stroke is a seconds-to-minutes emergency requiring immediate action by the acute care team. Determine the time “last seen normal” (time of onset of stroke symptoms). Consult a stroke center or neurologist as soon as possible. Document a stroke scale or detailed neuro exam on all patients with possible stroke.
What tests are done after stroke?
Because treatment depends on the type of stroke, your doctor may use head CT or head MRI to help diagnose your condition. Other tests may include blood tests, electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG), carotid ultrasound, echocardiography or cerebral angiography.
When is code stroke called?
Code Stroke means hospital personnel and stroke team members are ready to start diagnosis and treatment of a potential stroke as soon as the patient arrives at the Emergency Department. A Code Stroke patient is prioritized for things like lab tests and the CT scanner.
What should be included in a stroke education plan?
Patient education should include information about the event (e.g., cause, treatment, and risk factors), the role of various medications or strategies, as well as desirable lifestyle modifications to reduce risk or improve outcomes.
Are there any stroke eCQMs available for certification?
There are no Stroke eCQMs applicable or available for Certification purposes. These Stroke chart abstracted measures were developed in collaboration with the American Heart Association (AHA)/American Stroke Association (ASA)/Brain Attack Coalition (BAC).
When do comfort measures need to be documented?
Comfort Measures Only documented on day of or day after hospital arrival • Enrolled in clinical trials • Direct admits to ICU • Transferred to ICU the day of or the day after hospital admission with ICU LOS ≥ 1 day • ICD-9-CM Principal Diagnosis Code
When is the door to puncture time for stroke?
Door to Puncture (DTP) Time within 90 minutes: Percentage of patients with acute ischemic stroke who receive mechanical endovascular reperfusion therapy and for whom arterial puncture time is <= 90 minutes after hospital arrival.