McLaren Macomb receives Primary Stroke Certification

McLaren Macomb has been awarded Primary Stroke Certification from the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP).

Primary Stroke Certification demonstrates that McLaren Macomb has the capacity to stabilize and treat stroke patients, provide acute care and therapies safely and efficiently.

“We are very proud to achieve HFAP’s prestigious Primary Stroke Certification,” said Dr. David Pinelli, vice president of medical affairs and chief medical officer at McLaren Macomb. “Our staff has worked tirelessly to achieve this certification and it reflects our dedication to excellent patient care and service. HFAP has recognized our commitment to provide the best care possible to our patients and the community.”

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HFAP has been certifying stroke centers since 2006 and currently offers the most options for facilities seeking stroke care certification. HFAP stroke certification differs from other certification programs in that it provides a three-year certification award with a mid-cycle review at 18 months. In addition, for reimbursement eligibility, hospitals must submit quarterly clinical performance measures to the HFAP office and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

“This certification signifies that McLaren Macomb has demonstrated and is clearly committed to providing excellent stroke care to its patients,” said Josh Prober, chief executive officer of HFAP. “Hospitals that have established stroke centers have demonstrated improved treatment, better patient outcomes and reduced costs.”

In order to achieve Primary Stroke Certification, McLaren Macomb had to meet the following standards:

• The program director must have extensive experience in acute stroke
• Stroke code team arrival at bedside must be within 15 minutes
• Lab testing and advanced imaging capabilities must be available 24/7
• Must have access to neurologists 24/7
• Must have neurosurgical expertise available or able to transfer patients within two hours
• Must have a designated stroke unit
• Staff must meet education requirements

For more information please visit our website: www.mclaren.org/macombstroke