Thorough neurological assessment of patients experiencing acute stroke is critical for accurate diagnosis, treatment, and care throughout hospitalization. Published guidelines for the early management ...

Press release from Mission Health: Mission Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for ...

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital announced Monday that it has earned an Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers from the Joint Commission, a leading health care accreditation agency. Stroke is ...

EAST NORRITON>>Time is of the essence if you think you’re having a stroke. The brain needs to hold its ground against every fleeting second, so getting the proper medical attention immediately can ...

CHESTER- Crozer Health’s Crozer-Chester Medical Center became certified by The Joint Commission as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. This is the highest possible stroke certification, issued to fewer ...

Although the goal for NIHSS completion rate was not met, we believe the project was successful. The NIHSS has been integrated successfully into standard nursing practice in assessments of acute stroke ...