One minute of brain ischemia can kill 2 million nerve cells and 14 billion synapses. That means the more time that elapses before intravenous thrombolysis, the slimmer the odds of a good outcome. The upside is a great opportunity to improve stroke patient outcomes simply by providing the right treatment, right away.

Target: Stroke was created to help hospital teams seize that opportunity through door-to-needle (DTN) times of 60 minutes or less. The campaign includes a wealth of resources and tools — provided free of charge — for accomplishing the goal, along with eligibility for public recognition and research participation.

 

1. Register by completing the baseline survey and registration form on the final page.  (Word document of Survey)
2. Implement system improvements to meet the Target: Stroke goal.
3. Submit your Target: Stroke Honor Roll application. (Please note that the baseline survey must be completed in its entirety to be eligible.)
4. Share your success with your team, your community and other hospital teams.