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
![Elizabeth Hart_Kathryn Funk Elizabeth Hart](https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/133/2024/03/Elizabeth-Hart_Kathryn-Funk-150x150.png)
Virginia Stroke Coordinator
Consortium, Chair
Elizabeth Hart
Stroke Coordinator
HCA LewisGale
Salem, Virginia
![Mary Oliver Mary photo](https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/133/2024/04/Mary-Jobson-Oliver-e1714067050689-150x150.png)
Virginia Stroke Coordinator
Consortium, Co-Chair
Mary Jobson-Oliver
Stroke Program Manager
UVA Medical Center
Charlottesville, VA