Quality Measures

At the UC Comprehensive Stroke Center, we hold ourselves to the highest standards in clinical care. Once a stroke has occurred, it is important to receive care quickly to achieve the best possible outcomes. UCMC is one of a few hospitals in the region able to provide treatment for strokes, including an angiogram for appropriate patients.

Measuring the time it takes to receive this treatment is a quality measure we take seriously.

Measurements:

From arrival at hospital to procedure start*	Goal	Actual
FY 2013 (July 2012 – June 2013)	75.0% of patients start	73% (34 minutes)
FY 2014 (July 2013 – June 2014)	75.0% of patients start	77% (52 minutes)
July-Sept 2014 (Q1 2014)	75.0% of patients start	100% (56 minutes)
From procedure start to treatment of stroke**	Goal	Actual
FY 2013 (July 2012 – June 2013)	50% of patients start	66.7% (40 minutes)
FY 2014 (July 2013 – June 2014)	50% of patients start	75% (28 minutes)
July-Sept 2014 (Q1 2014)	50% of patients start	75% (32 minutes)

* Procedure start is defined as when the patient is prepped for their procedure

** Treatment of stroke is defined as revascularization treatment

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Signs & Symptoms of Stroke – FAST
The best way to treat a stroke is for people to learn what to recognize using FAST:
- F
  
  Facial numbness or weakness, especially on one side.
- A
  
  Arm numbness or weakness, especially on one side.
- S
  
  Slurred speech or difficulty speaking.
- T
  
  Time to call 911.
Other symptoms of stroke also may include: severe headache, dizziness, loss of balance, loss of vision or double vision. Surprisingly, pain is not a frequent symptom of stroke.
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