Stroke Unit Support and Certi???cation Program of Korean Stroke Society - The First Term Report

초록

Background and Objectives: Stroke unit, which provide organized care by expert team in optimally monitored environment, is of proven efficacy for the acute stroke care. To recommend the establishment of stroke unit and also to control the quality of stroke care service, Korean Stroke Society has launched a stroke unit support and certification program since 2012. The result of first term and future change of 2nd term is presented. Method: Eight key elements were required (Table) for the 1st 3 year certification. In case of request, supporting programs such as clinical practice guideline, prototype written care protocol, and education materials were provided. Upon request, stroke unit committee member visited and reviewed every hospital. Final decision of certification was made and informed by the stroke unit committee, with feedback report to the hospital.