Emergency Cardiac and Stroke System
Washington's new Emergency Cardiac and Stroke System
The new state law creates an emergency cardiac and stroke system similar to the state’s trauma system. It’s intended to save lives and reduce disability for heart attack, cardiac arrest, and stroke patients. Emergency medical services (EMS) will take patients directly to hospitals that meet care requirements and choose to participate in the system. Current information is available on the WA State Dept of Health website and the Stroke Forum website.
3rd Annual Stroke Seminar
The 3rd annual Stroke Seminar will take place Tuesday, April 3, 2012, in Portland, Oregon. Flyer
Cardiac and Stroke Resources
- Read the News Release from the WA State DOH.
- To see which hospitals are participating and at what categorization level, check the participating hospitals list by region.
- JEMS Magazine has recently published an article featuring Washington's new State Cardiac and Stroke Care System.
Resuscitation Academy Courses
The Resuscitation Academy offers courses that provide an in depth comprehensive look at our cardiac arrest quality improvement programs. The course will be held October 11 - 14, 2011.
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