Primary Stroke Center education for nurses: improving core measures

J Nurs Adm. 2010 Dec;40(12):515-21. doi: 10.1097/NNA.0b013e3181fc1a05.

Abstract

Primary Stroke Center designation by the Joint Commission distinguishes those healthcare organizations with exemplary stroke prevention and management. However, meeting the Joint Commission's high-level excellence standards is challenging. This article provides nurse leaders with a stroke education template, based on Donabedian's quality model, which meets Primary Stroke Center nurse education requirements. The authors describe the structure, process, and outcomes of a stroke education program for nurses, recognized as Best-in-Practice in Connecticut, successfully implemented in a community hospital.

MeSH terms

  • Accreditation / standards*
  • Connecticut
  • Critical Pathways
  • Education, Nursing, Continuing / methods*
  • Hospitals, Community
  • Humans
  • Inservice Training
  • Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations
  • Referral and Consultation
  • Stroke / diagnosis
  • Stroke / nursing*
  • Stroke / therapy
  • United States