Od-042131 MSMHC Updated Inpatient Code Stroke Response

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Type

On Demand

Credit

No

Description

This is an update to our Inpatient Code Stroke process that will be changing to a two-tiered activation ... show more

Objectives

  • Apply the two-tier Stroke Alert activation process by correctly identifying when to initiate a Stroke Alert using BEFAST criteria and last seen normal time less than 24 hours.
  • Differentiate the roles and responsibilities of the bedside RN, Charge Nurse, Rapid Response RN, and Provider in determining whether to escalate from Stroke Alert to Code Stroke.

Fees

Free

Activity Director

Amy Swoboda

Activity Coordinators

Krista McCaig
Sonja Devaul

Organization

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center