Stroke Coordinator: ROI Author: Debbie Roper, RN, MSN (d.r. Stroke) Vice President of Roper Resources, Inc. debbie@roper-resources.com 214-864-8993
Disclosure Debbie Roper is a speaker for: Genentech Activase Chiesi - Nicardipine Debbie has no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this presentation.
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Objectives 1. Discuss the role of stroke coordinator on increasing inpatient stroke volumes 2. Discuss impact of decreasing length of stay on ROI 3. Understand the value of increasing Activase treatment rates 4. Rationalize the direct cost incurred for the role of a full time stroke coordinator.
Cost increase predictions from 2012-2030 Total direct annual stroke related medical costs expected to increase from $71.55 billion to $183.13 billion Real indirect annual costs projected to rise from $33.65 billion to $56.54 billion Overall annual costs of stroke projected to increase to $240.67 billion by 2030 (129% increase) Stroke 2013; 44: 2361-2375
Aging population = Increase in prevalence of stroke Additional 3.4 million people with stroke in 2030 By 2030 nearly 4% of the US population is projected to have had a stroke Stroke 2013; 44: 2361-2375
Revised & Updated Recommendations for the Establishment of PSCs A Summary Statement From the Brain Attack Coalition Less disability associated with use of rt-pa Use of rt-pa increased in PSCs Less disability = less lifetime cost Stroke units (Class I, Level A) 17-28% reduction in death 7% increase in being able to live at home 8% reduction in length of stay 19% increase in good outcomes Stroke. 2011;(42): 2651-2665
Stroke Coordinator Role Commander Chief Educator Motivator Data Abstractor Data Analyzer Speaker Organizer Facilitator Detective Data Analyst
Stroke Coordinator Qualifications Registered Nurse Neurology Experience Critical Care Experience (ED/ICU) Public Speaking Experience Performance Improvement Experience Educating Experience BCLS + ACLS (per job description) NIHSS 8 hrs stroke CNE annually
What does a SUCCESSFUL Stroke Coordinator look Like? Achieved/Maintained Stroke Certification? No Recommendations for improvement on stroke survey? Longevity in stroke coordinator position? Stroke Core Measures are 100%
Four Elements of a Successful Stroke Coordinator Stroke Volumes Stroke Treatments Stroke Outcomes Stroke Length of Stays
Increase Stroke Volume
20 25 40 37 50 42 What does success look like? 60 Arrival within time window for stroke treatments Volume of In-Patient Strokes 70 68 80 81 76 Yahoo! a steady increase in stroke volume What About? Mode of Arrival (EMS vs Pvt Vehicle) Inter-facility Transfers Denials Potential leakage to the competition Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2015 Stroke Volume Ischemic and Hemorrhagic
Total Percent Stroke Patient Mode of Arrival EMS Volumes by Provider? Ambulance Automobile
What does Success Look Like? EMS volume increases EMS is a participant on stroke committee EMS stroke protocols are reviewed annually EMS stroke protocols follow current CPGs EMS run sheets are provided on every patient Care provided by EMS is assessed to ensure protocol adherence EMS Feedback is provided by stroke center EMS attends stroke survey Main EMS Providers EMS 1 EMS 2 EMS 3 EMS 4
Total What does Success Look Like? Time of Arrival from LKN Acute vs Subacute Community education events increase (> 2/yr) Largest Employer Zip code origin 140 120 100 80 60 Stroke Volume Acute stroke volume increases < 3 hours from LKN 3-4.5 hours from LKN < 6/8 hours from LKN 40 20 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Acute Strokes 6 8 15 16 22 21 28 35 31 32 35 40 Total Strokes 20 25 40 37 50 42 60 70 68 76 80 81
Increase Stroke Treatments
Increase Stroke Treatments What does Success Look Like? ED Physicians find a reason to treat with IV Activase Every acute stroke patient is screened for stroke treatments IV/IA Activase Thrombectomy Devices Clipping/Coiling Carotid Stents Intracranial Stents Percent of all Ischemic stroke patients who receive IV Activase increases (not just acute)
Are Your ED Physicians Finding a Reason to TREAT or NOT TO TREAT? What does Success Look Like? No missed opportunities ED Physicians discuss their concerns r/t Activase ED Physicians prescribe Activase without Neurologist Individual ED Physician Report Cards Increase number of patients receiving IV Activase Created by Genesis Lewis RN, BSN Dallas, Texas
Are You Screening Every Acute Stroke Patient for Eligibility for Endovascular Treatments? What does Success Look Like? Transfer agreement with CSC CSC provides all PSC and ASR facilities with screening criteria LKN is < 6hrs NIHSS > 8/10 or higher NIHSS < 4 with aphasia CTA = large vessel infarct Every Activase patient is screened for Thrombectomy prior to admission to ICU All ED Practitioners are knowledgeable about CSC screening criteria
Collaborate with EMS PSC vs CSC for Stroke Treatments What does Success Look Like? State EMS transfer protocols - CSC vs PSC EMS screen from scene for PSC vs CSC EMS participate in IRB studies to validate screening
Improve Stroke Outcomes
How Do You Measures Stroke Outcomes? What does Success Look Like? Patient Disposition increase of patient discharged to home and/or rehab Compare Initial and Discharge NIHSS decrease in NIHSS or return to baseline at discharge mrs at 90 days able to perform activities of daily living No Stroke readmissions within 30 days
Don t forget the financial impact of improved outcomes Calculate complication rates (pneumonia 3%) Calculate cost/case of complication rates Pneumonia, DVT, PE (Increase of $33,155) Effective dysphagia screening at bedside can reduce aspiration pneumonia by 50% (Hinchey, et al. Stroke 2005;36) 3% of 340= 10.2 patients with pneumonia ($338,181) 50% reduction = $169,090 in cost avoidance
Decrease Length of Stay
The DRG system is in place to incentivize hospital efficiency Strategies for decreasing cost revolve largely around the formation of stroke units Savings of ~$55 million per 1000 patients Stroke 2012; 43: 1131-1133
Decrease Length of Stay (Ischemic, Hemorrhagic, TIA) What does Success Look Like? Ischemic stroke LOS = Hemorrhagic stroke LOS TIA LOS
A Successful Stroke Coordinator s ROI Using Four Elements Stroke Volumes Increase Year over Year Stroke Treatments Increase Stroke Outcomes Improve Stroke Length of Stays Decrease
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