GKNM Hospital received accreditation as an Advanced Stroke Centre from the Quality and Accreditation Institute (QAI), recently.
With this honour, GKNM becomes the 14th accredited facility in India, the 2nd in Tamil Nadu, and the 1st in Coimbatore, underscoring the commitment to providing exceptional stroke care.
The Advanced Stroke Centre offers 24-hour comprehensive care for all types of stroke patients, including those suffering from hemorrhagic (bleeding) strokes. The centre is specifically designed to prioritize stroke patients, ensuring they receive immediate attention for both imaging tests and treatments. This prioritization framework aims to significantly improve patient outcomes.
The scope of services for stroke care in GKNM Hospital includes Ambulance and stroke retrieval services, Casualty and emergency services, Laboratory services, Neurodiagnostic services: CT scan, MRI, EEG, Neurology, Interventional Radiology & Cath lab, Stroke ICU & critical care medicine, Nursing, Neurosurgery, Allied medical services for the management of risk factors for Stroke, Speech therapy, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Occupational therapy, Nutrition and dietary services and Dedicated Stroke management ward.
Benefits of Accreditation for Patients:
- Access to high-quality care with a focus on safety.
- Services are provided by credentialed medical and nursing staff.
- Respect and protection of patient rights.
- Active involvement in their care.
Key Achievements of the Stroke Centre
- Timely Care: Major reductions in door-to-thrombolysis and door-to-thrombectomy times, ensuring swift treatment for stroke patients.
- Enhanced Protocols: Adoption of advanced protocols and the formation of rapid response teams.
- Collaborative Approach: Involvement of multidisciplinary teams from the ER, Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Stroke ICU and other specialities to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Ongoing Improvement: Regular monitoring and enhancement of stroke care practices.
- Public Awareness: Initiatives to educate the community about stroke prevention and early detection.
GKNM Hospital demonstrates commitment to a higher standard of clinical service, and advancing these improvements to continue providing exceptional stroke care to our community.
