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MARCH 2024

A Look Ahead at 2024 for the

Comprehensive Stroke Program

From the Desk of the Stroke Program Coordinator, Chaeli Stenuf

As we continue to move through 2024, we're excited about the many projects happening within our Comprehensive Stroke Program. There's a lot on our plate, with a mix of big initiatives and ongoing projects keeping us busy.

Among our top priorities for the year:

Streamlining Stroke Identification Across the Hospital: We're rolling out the BE FAST protocol hospital-wide to make sure we're spotting stroke symptoms lightning-fast. This means quicker responses and better outcomes for our patients. We'll be checking in with staff before and after training to make sure everyone's up to speed.
Improving the Process for In-House Stroke Activations.
Enhancing Hemorrhagic Stroke Care: We're digging deep into improving how we handle hemorrhagic strokes. Working closely with our ICU and Neurosurgery teams, we're tweaking our processes to give patients with intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH) the best possible care.
Improving Transitions of Care: Smooth transitions are key to our patients' journey. That's why we're teaming up with Dr. Maali to continue fine tuning our Transitions of Care for stroke patients. We want to make moving between care settings as seamless as possible, boosting patient satisfaction and outcomes along the way.
Stroke Quality and Stroke Strategy Committees: We're doubling down on building these up. They're crucial in shaping the future of our program and pushing us to be among the best in the country.

With another International Stroke Conference (ISC) in the books, we're eager to share the latest insights presented. You can find all the updates on the Stroke Program SharePoint site: INTERNATIONAL STROKE CONFERENCE 2024

Also, we anticipate our Intra-cycle call with TJC in May or June. While this call is brief and won't demand extra effort from the team, we feel it is important for everyone to be in the loop. It's our opportunity to ensure we're heading in the right direction before their anticipated visit in 2025.

Here's to another fantastic year with the most skilled and talented team we know!

Thank you for everything you do!!

Congratulations to Stacy Smith for being chosen as one of Ingram's 2024 Healthcare Heroes!! Click here to learn more about her incredible achievements. If you happen to run into Stacy this week, be sure to give her a resounding "CONGRATS, HERO!" to celebrate her success while playfully teasing her just a bit for good measure.

Your invited to attend the first Time Critical Diagnosis Conference on April 24^th 8:00 AM - 3:45 PM. Click here to view flyer. Early registration is encouraged as seats are limited! Nursing and EMS credit provided. Direct questions to: TraumaEGSBurnAdmin@kumc.edu

Kansas Initiative for Stroke Survival (KISS) First Tuesday’s Stroke Education Series. Each month at 12:00 PM, Vascular Neurologist, Dr. Sabreena Slavin will give a 30 - minute presentation regarding stroke and the care surrounding it.

ASF Education Series on the first Wed of the month from 11 AM - 12 PM.

Stroke Support Group virtual and in-person meetings are held the 3rd Wed of the month and are available both in-person and on Zoom. The in-person location meets at the Lenexa City Center Library, 8778 Penrose Lane, Lenexa, KS 66219, Conference Room #3. This will be another resource for patients and those in the community who have suffered from a stroke.

Links Land

Patients & Community

Classes & Events

Stroke Risk Assessment

Data Central

Research & Quality Data Requests

Program Data Requests

Performance Measures

Achievements Awards

Data Library

Internal Resources

Clinical Practice Guidelines

Stroke Program/Resident Handbook

Handoff Videos & Tools

S.H.E.E.P

Stroke In The News

Oklahoma news anchor Julie Chin experienced a stroke live on-air, marked by sudden vision loss, arm numbness, and garbled speech. Her quick-thinking colleagues called 911, leading to an early stroke diagnosis at the hospital. Chin is now recovering well. For more details and to watch the video, click here.

Sharks Don't Sleep

Recent research challenges the long-held belief in "mommy brain," a term used to describe perceived cognitive impairments in pregnant and postpartum women. Studies reveal that while many mothers report memory lapses, objective assessments show no significant cognitive decline. Instead, motherhood brings about brain adaptations that enhance certain cognitive and emotional abilities. This new understanding shifts the perspective from deficit to adaptation, highlighting the remarkable capabilities of the maternal brain during this transformative period. For more insights into this fascinating topic, click here to read the full article.

Stroke Research

Are you interested in collaborating with physicians on a QI project? Watch for more details in future newsletters.

Information on our current stroke clinical trials can be found on our SharePoint site Research Page.

Please contact the Stroke Research Coordinator, Margaret Houghton, for any questions or concerns related to stroke research trials. VoalteMe: x44186 Phone: 913-593-6460

We're excited to announce the Stroke Recovery Registry, an important resource for those who have experienced a stroke. This registry aims to connect stroke survivors with opportunities in stroke recovery research. We encourage our staff to inform their stroke patients about this opportunity.

Patients interested in joining can easily register by scanning the provided QR code. For additional information, they can reach out to Amanda Britton Carpenter at KU Medical Center (abritton@kumc.edu). Please note that phone enrollment takes approximately 45 minutes. The principal investigator of this initiative is Sandra Billinger, PT, Ph.D., FAHA.

This registry is a valuable tool for advancing stroke research and recovery methods, and we hope many will take advantage of it.

The Fast & The Furious!

Discover which stroke team achieved the fastest Door to Intervention times last month! Click here for more details on their impressive performance

in patient care! 🏥🎯

Don't forget as you navigate the Stroke Program SharePoint site to show your support and like the pages! A thumbs up icon is located at the bottom of every SharePoint page you visit. Thank you for your support!

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