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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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.
Resources From the Heart
Leverage these tools to engage with your internal teams and patients during the month of May. Looking for more ways to get involved? Check out our quality improvement and research opportunities below!
Stroke Month Toolkit
for Hospitals
Download resources for your organization's own American Stroke Month programming.
Celebrate Your Team
Share your appreciation for the stroke champions in your organization by handing out these "Stroke Champion" pins!
Stroke Month Webinars
Join experts, researchers and American Heart Association representatives for free stroke-related online learning during May. Share a lunch & learn with your stroke team, tune in on your own, or register to receive a recording.
Stroke Care Simplified: Strategies for Efficient Management and Patient Flow
Empowering Stroke Nurses Through Self-Care Strategies
Thursday, May 9th | 12:00 - 1:00 CT
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Stroke Nurses work especially hard. Join us for an engaging webinar exploring the vital topic of self-care for this group. Through lively discussion, interactive audience participation, and immersive experiential activities, we’ll delve into effective strategies and uncover practical techniques to prioritize self-care within the demanding healthcare landscape.
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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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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.
REGISTER NOW
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Pregnancy and Stroke
Wednesday, May 22nd | 11:00am - 12:00pm CT
Join us for a webinar on the connection between pregnancy and stroke. During this time, Dr. Shetler will examine the complexities and unique challenges faced by expectant mothers regarding stroke risk, prevention strategies, and post-stroke care. Gain valuable insights from Dr. Shetler at the intersection of obstetrics and neurology as we navigate this crucial aspect of maternal health together.
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Time is Brain: Acute Blood Pressure Management in the Hemorrhagic Stroke Patient
Thursday, May 23rd | 12:00 - 1:00 CT
Join us for an engaging webinar featuring Neurology providers from Kaiser Permanente-Los Angeles Medical Center as they delve into the important aspects of acute blood pressure management in the hemorrhagic stroke patient. Our panel will review of the ICH guidelines concerning acute blood pressure management as well as learn how their team streamlined processes to operationalize care delivery.
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Join us for an engaging webinar featuring Neurology providers from Kaiser Permanente-Los Angeles Medical Center as they delve into the important aspects of acute blood pressure management in the hemorrhagic stroke patient. Our panel will review of the ICH guidelines concerning acute blood pressure management as well as learn how their team streamlined processes to operationalize care delivery.
REGISTER NOW
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Public-Facing Resources
& F.A.S.T. Materials
& 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
Skilled Nursing Facility Stroke Rehab Certification
The American Heart Association proudly introduces the newest certification for Skilled Nursing Facilities, to strengthen stroke systems of care.
The Stroke Rehabilitation Certification establishes a framework to evaluating facilities based on AHA scientific guidelines for stroke care, and is designed to improve readmission rates for referring hospitals.
Win up to $20K in Data Challenge
The Global Cardiovascular Research Funders Forum invites scientific researchers to compete in a new data challenge to better accelerate science through funding.
Win up to $20,000 using the American Heart Association Precision Medicine Platform to answer the question: How can the organizations that fund cardiovascular and stroke science most effectively fund research to drive discoveries and improve lives?
Get With The Guidelines® Stroke
Following evidence-based guidelines improves outcomes. These tools and resources make it easier to provide consistent quality care.
Stroke Hospital Certification
Certified hospitals not only strengthen a community’s stroke system of care, but can also see improvements in patient care, differentiation and talent acquisition.
Join the Conversation
Use #AHAstrokemonth to celebrate achievements in quality stroke care across the country.