The EMS Bureau will increase the percentage of NM hospitals certified in stroke care by achieving the following quarterly milestones:
During FY17, the stroke coordinator worked with statewide partners to improve the quality of stroke care in NM. There are seven hospitals entering data into the data registry approved by NMDOH, and the Department will be able to access these data soon. The participating hospitals, as well as hospitals interested in participating in the system of care, are dedicated to improved care. Participation in the system of care includes not only data submission, but also quarterly meetings with local and state partners, as well as increased education and awareness for hospital and EMS caregivers. At the end of FY17, there were six hospitals certified as Primary Stroke Centers by NMDOH. Additionally, a seventh hospital received their national accreditation as an Acute Stroke Ready Stroke Hospital, and will be certified by NMDOH soon. Rehoboth McKinley Christian Healthcare Services will be the first facility certified at the Acute Stroke Ready Hospital level in New Mexico.