The RMH Department of Neurology and Stroke has this week been certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Centre by the Australian Stroke Coalition (ASC).
The Stroke Foundation CEO Lisa Murphy was on hand to personally present the certification to the Department and ward.
The Department and Ward 8B were recognised for their high standard of stroke care, reflecting the ASC’s strict certification criteria which includes treating stroke patients on a single dedicated ward, providing specialist staffing, regular training, data monitoring and improvement, and patient involvement in decision making.
The Royal Melbourne Hospital joins a list of only eight Australian hospitals to receive this prestigious certification.
The ASC is a joint initiative between the Australian Stroke Foundation as well as the Stroke Society of Australasia, and is co-badged with the World Stroke Organisation. Stroke Society of Australasia president, Professor Tim Kleinig congratulated the Royal Melbourne Hospital and the Hospitals accredited on their certification.
”Quality stroke unit care is a human right and all Australians deserve nothing less. We must ensure everyone unfortunate enough to have a stroke has the best possible chance, not only of survival, but also a good post-stroke recovery.”
“I applaud these hospitals for taking the necessary steps in ensuring they meet and maintain a high quality of stroke care,” Professor Kleinig said.
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