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The table below lists outcome measures and how the Comprehensive Stroke Center at UPMC Hamot compares to national rates based on past achievements. Higher numbers are better, except for those pertaining to hemorrhagic outcomes.
|
Outcome Measure |
National |
UPMC |
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Received Defect Free Care
This number shows the percentage of stroke patients who met every stroke metric during their hospital stay. |
85.3% |
92% |
|
Blood Clot Prevention
This number shows the percentage of patients who were started on blood thinners to prevent clot formation in their legs. |
95.8% |
94% |
|
Anti-Thrombotic Medication at Discharge
This number shows the percentage of patients who were prescribed a medication to reduce clot formation prior to discharge. |
99.6% | 100.0% |
|
Anticoagulant Medication at Discharge for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
This number shows the percentage of patients who were prescribed a blood thinner to prevent stroke related to atrial fibrillation/flutter. |
97.7% | 100.0% |
|
Thrombolytic Initiation Within Three Hours After Symptoms Start
This number shows the percentage of patients who were eligible and received treatment with intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (IV tPA) when presenting to the Emergency Department within three hours of symptom onset. |
92.5% | 100% |
|
Anti-Thrombotic Medication by End of Hospital Day # 2
This number shows the percentage of patients who were prescribed a medication to reduce clot formation by the end of hospital day 2. |
97.1% | 95.1% |
|
Statin Medication at Discharge
This number shows the percentage of patients who were prescribed medication to reduce cholesterol levels at discharge. |
99.0% | 99.5% |
|
Stroke Education Provided
This number shows the percentage of patients who were given stroke education prior to discharge. |
96.4% | 100% |
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Assessed for Rehabilitation Services
This number shows the percentage of patients who were evaluated for rehabilitation needs prior to discharge. |
99.4% | 100% |
| Screening for Dysphagia
This number shows the percentage of patients who were evaluated for swallowing safety prior to eating. |
85.5% | 90% |
|
Outcome Measure |
National |
UPMC |
|
Door to IV Thrombolytics in Less Than 60 Minutes
This number shows the percentage of patients who received IV thrombolytics within 60 minutes of arrival at the Emergency Department. |
89.3% | 100.0% |
|
Door to IV Thrombolytics in Less Than 45 Minutes
This number shows the percentage of patients who received IV thrombolytics within 45 minutes of arrival at the Emergency Department. |
72.6% | 91.7% |
| Door to IV Thrombolytics in Less Than 30 Minutes This number shows the percentage of patients who received IV thrombolytics within 30 minutes of arrival at the Emergency Department. |
38.6% |
63.6% |
|
Outcome Measure |
National |
UPMC |
|
Door to Puncture Within Less Than 90 Minutes of Hospital Arrival This number shows the percentage of patients whose groin is punctured within 90 minutes of arriving to the hospital so the procedure to open up the clogged artery can begin. |
67.2% |
83.6% |
|
Door to Reperfusion Within Less Than 120 Minutes of Hospital Arrival
This number shows the percentage of patients whose blood vessel is opened up within two hours of arriving at the hospital so blood flow can be restored. |
65.3% | 74.6% |
|
Outcome Measure |
National |
UPMC |
| Patients Achieving Reperfusion Grade Greater Than or Equal To TICI 2b This number shows the percentage of patients whose blood vessel is opened up to at least 50% up to 99% of the expected area. |
85.1% | 91% |
|
Patients with Symptomatic Intracranial Hemorrhage Following Endovascular Thrombectomy |
7.6% | 7.4% |
