May is American Stroke Month 

For 100 years, the American Heart Association has fought to help people live longer, healthier lives. This May, we have assembled toolkits and a curriculum of webinars to bring additional stroke-focused learning to you and your teams. 

Improving Stroke Care Together

For 100 years, the American Heart Association has fought to help people live longer, healthier lives. This May, we have assembled toolkits and a curriculum of webinars to bring additional stroke-focused learning to health care professionals and to make it easier than ever for your organization to participate.

 

 

Stroke Hub and Spokes: Keeping the Wheels Turning

Wednesday, May 3  |   12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CST

Learn how to facilitate optimal patient care in a hub & spoke model, where hospitals work to refer patients through a comprehensive stroke center for further care. 

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Stroke Care Simplified: Strategies for Efficient Management and Patient Flow

Wednesday, May 1st  |  11:00 am - 12:00 pm CT

Efficiently managing patient flow and ensuring optimal outcomes are crucial in the fast-paced healthcare environment, particularly in critical care areas like stroke management. This webinar is for health care professionals engaged in stroke patient care, focusing on optimizing patient flow and management protocols. Attendees will gain knowledge and tools to improve stroke patient management and operational flow in healthcare settings, aiming for excellence in stroke care and patient outcomes. CE and MOC credits available.
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Nursing’s Role in Successful Stroke Care Transitions Across the Continuum

Tuesday, May 17th  |  1:00 pm EST

Presenters Michelle Camicia, PhD, RN, CRRN, CCM, NEABC, FARN, FAHA, FAAN and Barbara J. Lutz, PhD, RN, CRRN, PHNA-BC, FAHA, FAAN will discuss cross-setting issues in stroke care and provide recommendations to leverage nursing’s impact in optimizing outcomes for stroke survivors and families across the continuum.

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A Conversation With Stroke Survivor & Former American Heart Employee Amy Graham

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Thursday, May 19  |  1:00pm EST

Amy Graham will share her story after surviving a stroke after heart surgery. Amy lends her unique perspective, informed by a long-standing career in stroke care. Today, Amy serves as the System Stroke Manager and Clinical Effectiveness at TriHealth-Cincinnati and prior to that she worked in Quality for the American Heart Association.

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Celebrating Skilled Nursing Week: Developing a Disease Specific Program

Thursday, May 16th | 12:00 - 1:00 CT

We're proud to announce the launch of the new Stroke Rehab Certification for skilled nursing facilities. Join us for two great examples on how organizations can develop and maintain successful disease-specific programs. Speakers will share the insights on a stroke rehabilitation program at individual facilities, and a corporate model for a heart failure program. 
 
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Public-Facing Resources
& F.A.S.T. Materials

When it comes to spotting stroke and getting help, the faster, the better. Share these F.A.S.T. resources with patients and family to spread awareness, position as a leader and better equip your community.

Download Free Resources

Get With The Guidelines®  Stroke

Following evidence-based guidelines improves outcomes. These tools and resources make it easier to provide consistent quality care.
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Quality Impact in Stroke Celebration

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Use #AHAstrokemonth to celebrate achievements in quality stroke care across the country.