Stroke Certifications

In collaboration with The Joint Commission, The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association provide a comprehensive portfolio of stroke-focused certifications, available to all hospitals nationwide.

Patient Care

Certified hospitals can provide improved efficiencies, reduced morbidity/mortality rates, improved long-term outcomes, and increased patient satisfaction.

Financial Outcomes

The implementation of a stroke-center program has been associated with a decline in the average cost of treating stroke patients and a lower average length of stay.

Market Differentiation

Certified hospitals can stand out from competitors. With certification, hospitals have access to a comprehensive communications & marketing toolkit to celebrate and leverage the credential news.

Stroke Certifications

Select the program that fits your hospital’s unique needs and goals. Learn more on The Joint Commission’s website.

• Comprehensive Stroke Center (CSC) certification is the most demanding and is designed for those hospitals that have specific abilities to receive and treat the complex stroke cases.
• Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (TSC) certification is designed for hospitals providing endovascular procedures and post-procedural care.
• Primary Stroke Center (PSC) certification is designed for hospitals providing the critical elements to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes.
• Acute Stroke Ready Hospital (ASRH) certification is for hospitals or emergency centers with a dedicated stroke-focused program.

Support & Resources for Certifying Hospitals

Once certified, hospitals have access to an online community, education, resources, quality improvement consultants, a marketing toolkit, and the opportunity to participate in an advisory group.

The American Heart Association works in collaboration with The Joint Commission to develop truly meaningful programs that facilitate improvements in cardiovascular disease and stroke.

Cardiac Certifications

Explore cardiac certifications to help you and your community achieve the goals of a STEMI system of cardiac care.

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