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Joint Commission-certified
Stroke Center
EACH YEAR nearly 800,000 people
experience a new or recurrent stroke,
which is the nation’s third leading cause
of death, according to the American
Stroke Association.
On average, someone suffers a stroke
every 40 seconds; someone dies of a
stroke every four minutes. It is the
leading cause of serious, long-term
disability in the United States.
In the case of stroke, getting
appropriate care quickly is critical to a
patient’s survival and helps limit damage.
Kadlec Regional Medical Center
recently earned the Gold Seal of
Approval from the Joint Commission
as a Primary Stroke Center, a
certification that reflects Kadlec’s
record of—and commitment to—
providing the time-sensitive care
paramount to ensuring stroke patients
the best chance of recovery.
“We are proud to receive this
distinction,” said Roger Casey, RN,
MSN, CEN, Kadlec trauma and
stroke coordinator. “Joint Commission
Primary Stroke Center certification
recognizes our commitment to
providing outstanding care. We are
the only hospital in the area that offers
both a Primary Certified Stroke Care
Center as well as a comprehensive
cardiac care program.”
To receive the Gold Seal for Primary
Stroke Care, the hospital underwent a
rigorous evaluation process.
As a Primary Stroke Center,
Kadlec provides the most up-to-date
treatment available. From evaluation
and treatment through recovery and
rehabilitation, Kadlec is committed to
meeting the highest levels of stroke care.
What does this award mean to
patients? It means the Joint Commission
recognizes that Kadlec’s protocols for
treating stroke patients are comparable
with the best programs in the country.
“Applying to be a Primary Stroke
Center is a voluntary process,” said
Casey. “It meant holding ourselves
to this high standard and having our
program evaluated. It tells our patients
that we not only work hard to provide
a higher level of stroke care, but the
Joint Commission agrees we are doing
just that.”
A key component of Kadlec’s
program is vascular neurologist
Sarabjit Atwal, MD, who has worked at
Cleveland Clinic and serves as medical
director of Kadlec’s stroke program.
“Her knowledge and experience with
a strong stroke program has been
instrumental,” said Casey.
“We are part of an elite group providing
this level of stroke care. Our hard work
doesn’t stop here. We will continue to
look for ways to advance stroke care at
Kadlec. Our patients who experience
stroke deserve that,” he said.
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Mary Lynn Merriman, MLM Communications, editor; Kim Fetrow,
ImageWorks Media Group and Mark Roberts Photography, photography.
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Editorial Board chair:
Nikki Ostergaard
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Editorial Board members:
Al Wichtendahl;
Angela Mohondro; Antoinette Burnside; Delt Clark; Heidi Hill;
Janice Roach; Jeff Clark; Jim Hall; Julie Chavez; Julie Meek; Kris Gauntt;
Meg Fallows; Nan Domenici; Renee Sams; Roger Casey; Rozanne Tucker
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