ASC ASC Stroke Program Certification & Standards

Question 1

Which organization provides Primary Stroke Center (PSC) certification in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Joint Commission

Answer

The Joint Commission is the primary accrediting body that certifies Primary, Thrombectomy-Capable, and Comprehensive Stroke Centers in the US.

Question 2

A Comprehensive Stroke Center (CSC) must demonstrate 24/7 availability of which capability beyond PSC requirements?

Accepted Answer

Mechanical thrombectomy

Answer

CSCs must offer around-the-clock endovascular mechanical thrombectomy, distinguishing them from Primary Stroke Centers.

Question 3

What minimum door-to-needle (DTN) time benchmark is used by The Joint Commission's Target: Stroke program?

Accepted Answer

60 minutes

Answer

The Joint Commission's Target: Stroke initiative sets 60 minutes as the benchmark DTN time for IV tPA administration.

Question 4

Which stroke center designation level is specifically designed to serve rural communities with limited resources?

Accepted Answer

Acute Stroke Ready Hospital (ASRH)

Answer

The Acute Stroke Ready Hospital designation was created to extend organized stroke care to facilities that cannot meet full PSC requirements.

Question 5

Under Joint Commission stroke certification, what is the required minimum number of Get With The Guidelines–Stroke performance measures that must be reported?

Accepted Answer

All applicable core measures

Answer

TJC stroke certification requires hospitals to collect and report all applicable GWTG-Stroke core measures to demonstrate performance.

(ASC) Advanced Stroke Coordinator Certification Practice Test

(ASC) Advanced Stroke Coordinator Certification Practice Test

ASC ASC Stroke Program Certification & Standards