Hospitals in pursuit of excellence

Code Stroke Iniatitive

The hospital applied for the Joint Commission certification as a Primary Stroke Center.

In order to achieve certification, performance data was collected and analyzed. An opportunity for improvement in partial thromboplastin time results available to clinicians in 45 minutes was identified. The rapid response team that was already in place was expanded to include interventions specific to patients with signs and symptom of stroke, Code Stroke. Turnaround times improved dramatically and were sustained.

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This case study is part of the Illinois Hospital Association's annual quality awards. Each year, IHA recognizes and celebrates the achievements of Illinois hospitals in continually improving and transforming health care in the state. These hospitals are improving health by striving to achieve the Triple Aim--improving the patient experience of care (including quality and satisfaction); improving the health of populations; and reducing the per capita cost of health care.
Award recipients achieve measurable and meaningful progress in providing care that is:
• Safe
• Timely
• Effective
• Efficient
• Equitable
• Patient-centered
(The Institute of Medicine's six aims for improvement.)