Module

Study module: stroke coordinator certification track (systems, registries, QI) — high-yield

Study module for stroke coordinators: stroke registry basics, core measures, audit-and-feedback, process mapping, multidisciplinary education, and sustaining improvements

ClinicianClinicianIntermediate30 minClinical (pro)

Educational only

Educational only — certification and core measures vary by region and accrediting body.

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For suspected acute stroke or sudden neurologic decline in any setting: activate local emergency response/stroke alert immediately and document last known well time.

What you'll learn

  • Explain how registries enable QI
  • List common stroke core measures (high level)
  • Design an audit-and-feedback cycle
  • Identify typical stroke workflow bottlenecks

Registry/QI basics

  • Define measures
  • Data quality
  • Benchmarking

Core measure themes

  • Time metrics
  • Dysphagia screening
  • Discharge education
  • Secondary prevention measures

Improvement methods

  • Process mapping
  • PDSA cycles
  • Education + feedback

Sustainability

  • Dashboards
  • Standard work
  • Onboarding training

Practice check

Check your understanding

A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.

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Question 1

1. A key purpose of a stroke registry is to…

Question 2

2. Audit-and-feedback is commonly used to improve compliance with evidence-based bundles.

References

  1. World Stroke Organization logo
  2. AHA logo