Minnesota Acute Stroke System Council

Minnesota Acute Stroke System Council Web/Teleconference MeetingMay 25, 2011

Agenda • Welcome • Hospital Category Working Definitions • Introductory poll • Group Discussion • Concluding poll

Working Definitions • Comprehensive Stroke Center • Primary Stroke Center • Acute Stroke Capable • Drip and Keep • Drip and Ship

Question: What categorization scheme will work best in Minnesota? • Two levels • L1 Primary Stroke Center (PSC) • L2 Acute Stroke Capable (ASC) • Three levels • L1 Comprehensive Stroke Center (CSC) • L2 PSC • L3 ASC • Four levels • L1 CSC • L2 PSC • L3 ASC – drip and keep • L4 ASC – drip and ship • Other

Other States • One Level (equivalent to or equal to Joint Commission PSC) – 9 states • One Level (ASC) - Massachusetts • Two Levels (CSC and PSC) – 2 states • Two Levels (PSC and ASC) – 3 states • Three Levels – 5 states • Note: we are not considering “not designated” as a “level” in this discussion

Minnesota Hospitals by Level* *Based on Minnesota Hospital Stroke QI Survey 2010

Question: What categorization scheme will work best in Minnesota? • Two levels • L1 Primary Stroke Center (PSC) • L2 Acute Stroke Capable (ASC) • Three levels • L1 Comprehensive Stroke Center (CSC) • L2 PSC • L3 ASC • Four levels • L1 CSC • L2 PSC • L3 ASC – drip and keep • L4 ASC – drip and ship • Other

Next Steps • Watch your inbox: Question(s) of the Month • We are always soliciting your unsolicited input • Panel and Discussion: Minnesota Stroke Conference 2011 (June 13) • Next Council meeting: June 22, Noon

Minnesota Acute Stroke System Council