Stroke pathway – delivering through improvement

Source: NHS Evidence – Quality and Productivity

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Date of publication: November 2009

Publication type: Best practice

In a nutshell: This case study describes how Chief Executives and senior leadership were supported to champion change and improvement in all areas of the stroke pathway. Improvements in quality included reductions in mortality, time spent in A&E and delays in CT scanning. Improvements in productivity included reductions in length of stay and readmissions.

Length of publication: 5 pages

Some important notes: Case study provided by NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement.

Developing a stroke-skilled workforce: the Stroke Specific Education Framework (SSEF)

Source: NHS Improvement Network

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Date of publication: 2009

Publication type: Presentations

In a nutshell: A meeting was held by the Department of Health in May 2009 to discuss the development of a stroke specific educational framework for all staff involved in the national stroke pathway. The framework would ensure that staff received nationally recognised skills and transferable education. This website contains all the presentations which were given during the day. 

Length of publication: 11 presentations

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