Brain Matters

Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the U.S., affecting 700,000 Americans and accounting for over 143,000 deaths annually. With timely treatment, the risk of death and disability from stroke can be lowered. The SimSuite Stroke Program focuses on early recognition of symptoms and appropriate initial treatment of stroke patients to improve patient outcomes.

Training Objectives

The goal of this program is to increase and reinforce the competence and confidence® of all healthcare team members associated with the identification and initial care of stroke patients. Upon completion of the program, participants should be able to:

• Identify the significance of epidemiological factors in the treatment of stroke.
• Differentiate the pathology and classic symptoms between types of strokes.
• Match risk factors with the associated type of stroke.
• Identify stroke symptoms and recognize conditions that frequently mimic symptoms of stroke.
• Prioritize evaluation and treatment tasks necessary during the initial time of stroke onset.
• Apply the recommended time goals for determination of treatment and initiation of thrombolytic therapy.
• Recall rapid assessment techniques that may indicate or rule out the presence of stroke.
• Analyze diagnostic tests and procedure results indicative of stroke.
• Apply initial blood pressure goals for a patient with ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke to a potentially complicated stroke management scenario.
• Recall basic requirements by The Joint Commission for a hospital designated as a Primary Stroke Center.

Program Benefits

• Documentation of staff competence and compliance
• Consistent training across all staff
• Integration into Quality Improvement Programs
• Program based on guidelines, tools, and research from:
  • American Heart Association
  • American Stroke Association
  • Joint Commission
  • Brain Attack Coalition
• Continuing education credits available

MSC Training Solution

MSC has several options for delivering the Stroke Program to your team:

• Web-based course
• Comprehensive training tool kit, including pre-programmed scenarios using the Laerdal SimMan® human patient simulator
  • Train-the-Trainer services
• Full-service training events, featuring didactic lecture and hands-on skills training
  • Training events at your hospital or a SimSuite Education Center
  • Regional training events

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Contact us today to learn more about the SimSuite Stroke Program.