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The Rhode Island Stroke Coordinator’s Network:
Increasing Collaboration, Communication and Community among Stroke Coordinators
Description

The Rhode Island Stroke Coordinators Network was established in December 2008.  Participation was open to acute care hospitals and public health partners.  The preliminary mission of the group was to build a statewide community for stroke coordinators to improve patient care statewide.  The group identified collaboration, communication, and education as the preliminary areas of focus.  
 
Meeting Minutes

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NameDescription
Document3.10.10Minutes
Document06.08.10Minutes
 
Member Organizations

 

n  American Heart Association/American Stroke Association

n  Genentech

n  Kent Hospital

n  Landmark Medical Center

n  Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island

n  The Miriam Hospital

n  Fatima Hospital

n  Newport Hospital

n  Rhode Island Department of Health

n  Rhode Island Hospital

n  Roger Williams Medical Center

n  South County Hospital

n  Westerly Hospital

n  VAMC - Providence

n  Boehringer-Ingelheim

n  NECC
 
Accomplishments

To date, the Rhode Island Stroke Coordinators has been able to accomplish the following:

§  Obtained commitment from all 11 hospitals statewide and 80% participation rate

§  Adopted and implemented several statewide projects

§  Hosted a Continuing Education Event that was attended by over 100 nurses statewide

§  Supported the passage of the Stroke Prevention and Treatment Act of 2009 which established a statewide stroke system of care

§  Increased collaboration among hospitals and public health organizations

§  Increased participation in the Northeast Cerebrovascular Consortium

§  Obtained grant funding from the RI Department of Health

§  Supported other statewide stroke efforts including public education programs, professional education programs, Stroke Task Force, Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program, and the RI Department of Health

§  Created workgroups in the following areas: Community Education, Nursing/EMS Education, Paitent Education and Discharge, and Rehab/Support Services
 
Evaluation
In July 2009, the Network conducted a survey to measure the satisfaction of its membership after 6 months involvement and determine the future direction of the group.  The survey was administered over the period of four weeks.  A representative from each of the 11 hospitals and the 4 public health organization received the survey by e-mail.  The survey was composed of ten questions that were either multiple choices or opened ended.  The survey received 8 out of a possible 15 responses.  76% of those who responded to the survey classified their experience as excellent or good whereas only 24% described their experience as fair.  The survey asked about the primary responsibility of the Network offering the following variables:  sharing best practices, fostering collaboration, networking, addressing the state stroke plan, hosting educational forums, and other. Sharing best practices received the highest response of 24% followed by networking which received 21%.  When asked about the future direction of the Network, respondents were offered the same variables as the first question.  25% believed sharing best practices should be the focus of the group moving forward followed by fostering collaboration which received 21% of the response.  This survey analysis identifies specific areas of focus for the Stroke Coordinators Network and the currently level of satisfaction for the respondents.  More should be done to better understand the perceptions of the stroke coordinators who participate in the network as well as to better identify the needs of this group.  Moving forward, the Stroke Coordinators Network should develop a plan increase opportunities to share best practices and collaborate.
 
Rhode Island Department of Health
In 2007, the Rhode Island Department of Health received funds from CDC to support a state heart disease and stroke prevention program. It also received CDC optional funding to implement a demonstration public health project that will improve the management of high blood pressure and high blood cholesterol and improve quality of care in the healthcare setting by enhancing the existing Rhode Island Chronic Care Collaboration in nine community based health centers in the state.

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NameDescription
DocumentRhode Island Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention State PlanState Plan for Rhode Island
DocumentRhode Island Stroke Coordinator Network2009 NECC Presentation
DocumentThe Rhode Island Stroke Coordinators Network – Increasing Collaboration, Communication, and Community Among Stroke Coordinators2009 NECC Poster Submission
 

Rhode Island Stroke Task Force
Legislation:


Rhode Island Stroke Task Force

Stroke Prevention and Treatment Act of 2009

Press Release 

Recommendations to the RI General Assembly


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DocumentRI Stroke System Development Through Policy: The Stroke Prevention and Treatment Act of 2009 (RIGL 23-78.1) 2009 NECC Poster Submission
 
Patient Education

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NameDescription
Document2009 Patient Education Survey Results2009 Stroke Survey Results
DocumentStroke Education Tool for the American Heart Association, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and The Joint Commission’s, (AHA/CDC/TJC) Performance MeasureStroke Education Tool for Concensus from PMT
DocumentMaine Health Patient Education PacketStroke Guide 2008 for Maine
 
Resources

Rhode Island Hospital (Providence, RI) recently created a stroke e-presentation for the EMS Community featuring Dr. Edward Feldmann, MD former Director of the Stroke Center.

This presentation is available for viewing by accessing the address below:
http://lifespan.mediasite.com/mediasite/Viewer/?peid=a01be99b9075481d8651a1f1da444859
                                                                       
Log In:
Username: RIHStrokeCenter
Password: EMS1109

Please feel free to share this presentation with your partners
For more information about the Rhode Island Stroke Coordinator's Network, please call 508.656.2082 or email RI@thenecc.org

For more information, or if you have any questions, please call 508.656.2082 or email info@thenecc.org