Virginia Stroke Coordinators Consortium

About VSCC

Vision

To strive for excellent evidence based stroke prevention and care for all Virginians.

Mission

• To promote evidence based care for hospitals in Virginia.
• To share best practices and latest research and evidence based care.
• To improve collaborative partnerships with EMS and community.
• To share resources, tools, innovative ideas and technology.
• To communicate work done in Virginia Stroke System Task Force.

 What does a stroke coordinator do?

• “Stroke coordinator is essential to the success of the stroke program. He or she is the coach!”*
• Provides education to patients, families, hospital staff and EMS providers
• Conducts community outreach
• Leads interdisciplinary teams to improve the quality of stroke care
• Completes chart reviews and data analysis
• Coordinates the stroke response team
• Maintains policies and procedures

*Kreiner, G. (n.d.). Stroke competencies and education

For more information, refer to the VSCC Charter

VSCC Stroke Coordinators Directory 2024

VSCC Chairs