Measuring the Quality of Stroke Care at Winter Haven Hospital

Winter Haven Hospital has been a Joint Commission Certified Stroke Program since 2006. It is recognized at the Gold (top) Level for quality by the American Heart Association.

Physicians, therapists, nurses, social workers and others work as a team with the patient and family to diagnose, treat, prevent complications and prepare the patient for home care or rehabilitation. Care begins in the Emergency department and may continue through an intensive rehabilitation program at Joy Fuller Rehab Center (a part of Winter Haven Hospital).

Data is collected in the Outcomes Management database and submitted to Joint Commission for monitoring. Winter Haven Hospital’s data demonstrates excellence in care. All numbers and rates listed below are for the most recent quarter July, August and September 2009.

		Q3-2009
Prevention of complication:	Patients who received early treatment to prevent blood clots in the legs and lungs*	100%
	Patients who are evaluated to prevent lung complications from swallowing problems**	91%
Prevention of future strokes	Patients who received medication to prevent strokes related to heart problemsü	100%
	Patients who received medication to prevent strokes from clots forming in blood vesselsüü	96%
	Patients who received medication to prevent strokes from clogged arteriesüüü	86%
Therapy evaluation	Patients who were evaluated for rehabilitation services	98%
Patient information	Patients given information about stroke prevention, treatment and emergency management	98%
* Patients who were non-ambulatory who receive DVT prophylaxis by the end of hospital day 2
** Patients who undergo screening for dysphagia with an evidence based bedside protocol before being given food or drink.
ü Patients with atrial fib-flutter who received anticoagulation therapy
üü Patients who received antithrombotic therapy at discharge
üüü Patients with elevated LDL discharged on Statin medication