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Stroke Care at BIDMC

Each year, over 500 patients are treated for stroke symptoms at BIDMC.

In 2008, BIDMC was recognized by the Massachusetts Department Health to be a Primary Stroke Service Provider. With strong, coordinated approaches to care, BIDMC's Emergency Medicine, Neurology, Radiology, Lab Services and Nursing staff work together to ensure safe, effective and efficient services.

BIDMC actively participates in the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's "Get with the Guidelines®-Stroke" program - a national collaborative aimed at ensuring best practices and strong outcomes for all Stroke patients. 
 
Patients who are admitted to BIDMC with signs or symptoms of having had a stroke should receive those elements of care that are demonstrated to lead to the best results. The information below tells you how closely BIDMC has been following recommended guidelines for stroke care. For more information about the measure, click on the name of the measure. Learn more about Stroke and Stroke Patient Care and Treatment at BIDMC.

ED Stroke Care: Performance Summary

Emergent Stroke Care BIDMC Performance
CY 2011
Goal
Door to IV rt-PA Time (1)
A higher score is better.
100% 100%

Appropriate and Timely Treatment
for Stroke (2)
BIDMC Performance
Q1 FY 2013
Goal
Antithrombotic Therapy By the End of 2nd Hospital Day 
A higher score is better.
100% 100%
Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prevention 
A higher score is better.
92% 100%

Stroke Prevention (2) BIDMC Performance
Q1 FY 2013
Goal
Cholesterol-Lowering Medication (Statins) at Discharge 
A higher score is better.
96% 100%
Antithrombotic Medication at Discharge
A higher score is better.
100% 100%
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter at Discharge
A higher score is better.
100% 100%
Smoking Cessation Counseling
A higher score is better.
100% 100%
Assessed for Rehabilitation 
A higher score is better.
96% 100%

1 BIDMC performance data submitted to the Massachusetts Department of Public Heath, Primary Stoke Services Registry.
2 BIDMC performance data submitted to Get with the Guidelines (GWTG) program sponsored by the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association.

Last Updated:  April 3, 2013

Contact Information

Silverman Institute for Health Care Quality and Safety
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
330 Brookline Ave
Boston, MA 02215
617-667-1325