• Discuss stroke occurrence, impact, type and risk factors.
• Identify first responder's role in the care of the stroke patient.
• Compare and contrast the different types of stroke centers and the differences in the designation of Primary Stroke Center vs Comprehensive Stroke Center.
• Discuss the performance measures required of Primary Stroke Centers and Comprehensive Stroke Centers
• Discuss the MedStar Telestroke process.
• State the criteria for transferring stroke patients in the MedStar network.
• Explain the need for early identification of clinical deterioration
• Apply critical thinking skills to assess subtle changes in patient’s vital signs and symptoms
• Analyze trending and graphing of vital signs
• Identify interventions to prevent clinical deterioration of patients
• Summarize methods to recognize clinical deterioration early and continually assess patients at risk for clinical deterioration

Stroke Deteriorating Patient