{"id":4910,"date":"2017-04-04T15:54:06","date_gmt":"2017-04-04T19:54:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/weeklyrounds\/?p=4910"},"modified":"2017-04-04T16:37:42","modified_gmt":"2017-04-04T20:37:42","slug":"be-prepared-in-april-to-answer-questions-from-the-joint-commission-about-strokes-and-what-comprehensive-stroke-center-certification-means","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/weeklyrounds\/2017\/04\/be-prepared-in-april-to-answer-questions-from-the-joint-commission-about-strokes-and-what-comprehensive-stroke-center-certification-means\/","title":{"rendered":"Be Prepared in April to Answer Questions From The Joint Commission About Strokes. What Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification Means"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Joint Commission will visit Cooper on <strong>April 18-19, 2017,<\/strong> for the purpose of determining if Cooper will receive comprehensive stroke certification. During their visit, Joint Commission surveyors can ask any employee about stroke, so take time to learn how to answer and what Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification really means.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Interacting With Surveyors \u2013 Are You Ready for a Regulatory Survey?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The key to a successful survey is you! Be prepared to answer questions and to demonstrate through practice that you follow the policies and procedures of Cooper University Health Care.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Own Your Area:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You are empowered to make the difference in your work area.<\/p>\n<p><strong>First Impressions Count:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Look sharp.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure your area is ready for our guests.<\/li>\n<li>Welcome the team.<\/li>\n<li>Use your patient relations skills to the fullest.<\/li>\n<li>Exhibit pride in your department and your organization.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain eye contact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/weeklyrounds\/files\/2017\/02\/PinPoint-Interacting-with-Surveyors.pdf\">Click here<\/a> for more tips on interacting with surveyors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>~~~<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>What Is Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With the guidance of the Brain Attack Coalition, The Joint Commission has developed an advanced certification for Comprehensive Stroke Centers \u2013 those hospitals that have specific abilities to receive and treat the most complex stroke cases.<\/p>\n<p>With this new level of certification, Cooper will be recognized as a Center that can provide specialized stroke care and better outcomes for patients. Cooper also anticipates the development of a formal referral network so that the most complicated cases can be treated at Cooper.<\/p>\n<p>Comprehensive Stroke Center certification would demonstrate that Cooper University Hospital is ready 24\/7 to deliver advanced stroke care. It\u2019s the highest level of stroke certification, earned by meeting standards for the most complex stroke cases.<\/p>\n<p><strong>~~~<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Stroke Treatment, Recognition, and Symptoms<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Stroke won\u2019t wait. Neither should you.<\/p>\n<p>Stroke is largely treatable. Responding quickly when a stroke occurs can mean the difference between recovery and disability.<\/p>\n<p>Quick treatment may reduce disability. Ninety-one percent of patients who received treatment or the clot-busting drug tPA and a stent retriever within 2.5 hours of having a stroke showed very little or no disability.<\/p>\n<p>A high percentage of all strokes are preventable. To reduce your risk for stroke, follow <strong>Life\u2019s Simple 7\u2122:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Manage Blood Pressure<\/li>\n<li>Eat Better<\/li>\n<li>Get Physically Active<\/li>\n<li>Lose Excess Weight<\/li>\n<li>Lower Cholesterol<\/li>\n<li>Reduce Blood Sugar<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t Smoke<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Check out these resources by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/sites\/cooper\/files\/site\/stroke.pdf\">clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In an emergency, or for more information or questions, contact the Cooper Stroke Team. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/sites\/cooper\/files\/site\/stroke2.pdf\">Click here<\/a> for the contact information. You may also want to print a copy of the flyer so that the information can be accessed quickly if needed.<\/p>\n<p>Share these flyers with staff, patients, family, and friends:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/sites\/cooper\/files\/site\/stroke.pdf\">What Is Stroke<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/sites\/cooper\/files\/site\/stroke2.pdf\">Stroke Alert<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Joint Commission will visit Cooper on April 18-19, 2017, for the purpose of determining if Cooper will receive comprehensive stroke certification. During their visit, Joint Commission surveyors can ask any employee about stroke, so take time to learn how to answer and what Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification really means. 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