Paul Coverdell National Acute Stroke Registry Performance Measures
(Updated 5/4/11)
1.
Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prophylaxis (STK-1)
Patients with an ischemic stroke or a hemorrhagic stroke who received VTE prophylaxis or have documentation why no VTE prophylaxis was given the day of or the day after hospital admission.
2. Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy (STK-2)
Patients with an ischemic stroke prescribed antithrombotic therapy at discharge.
3. Patients with Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter Receiving Anticoagulation Therapy (STK-3)
Patients with an ischemic stroke with atrial fibrillation/flutter discharged on anticoagulation therapy.
4. Thrombolytic Therapy Administered (STK-4)
Acute ischemic stroke patients who arrive at the hospital within 120 minutes (2 hours) of time last known well and for whom IV t-PA was initiated at this hospital within 180 minutes (3 hours) of time last known well.
5. Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day Two (STK-5)
Patients with ischemic stroke who receive antithrombotic therapy by the end of hospital day two.
6. Discharged on Statin Medication (STK-6)
Ischemic stroke patients with LDL ≥ 100, or LDL not measured, or, who were on cholesterol reducing therapy prior to hospitalization are discharged on statin medication.
7. Dysphagia Screening (STK-7)
Patients with ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke who undergo screening for dysphagia with an evidence-based bedside testing protocol before being given any food, fluids, or medication by mouth.
8. Stroke Education (STK-8)
Patients with ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke or their caregivers who were given education and/or educational materials during the hospital stay addressing all of the following: risk factors for stroke, warning signs for stroke, activation of emergency medical system, need for follow-up after discharge, and medications prescribed at discharge.
9. Smoking Cessation/Advice/Counseling (STK-9)
Patients with ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke with a history of smoking cigarettes, who are, or whose caregivers are, given smoking cessation advice or counseling during hospital stay. For the purposes of this measure, a smoker is defined as someone who has smoked cigarettes anytime during the year prior to hospital arrival.
10. Assessed for Rehabilitation (STK-10)
Patients with an ischemic stroke or hemorrhagic stroke who were assessed for rehabilitation services.
Downloads:
Minnesota Stroke Registry Stroke Performance Measures Guide 2.1 (pdf/47 pages, 574 kb)
