Quality Measures: Stroke Care
During a stroke, blood stops flowing to your brain. Ischemic strokes are caused by a blood clot that blocks a blood vessel. Hemorrhagic strokes are caused by a broken blood vessel.
Timely Stroke Care
Count on prompt assessment and treatment for stroke at Mount Auburn Hospital.
Brain Scan Results Within 45 Minutes of Hospital Arrival
This data shows the number of patients who arrive at the emergency department within two hours of the onset of stroke symptoms get a head CT or MRI scan performed and interpreted within 45 minutes of their arrival.
| Mount Auburn Hospital |
100% |
| State of Massachusetts Avg |
77% |
| United States Avg |
66% |
Thrombolytic Therapy Within Three Hours of the Start of Symptoms
This data shows the number of ischemic stroke patients who received medication to break up blood clots (intravenous recombinant tissue plasminogen activator) within three hours of the onset of their stroke symptoms.
| Mount Auburn Hospital |
100% |
| State of Massachusetts Avg |
84% |
| United States Avg |
81% |
Antithrombotic Therapy By End of Second Day in Hospital
This data shows the number of ischemic stroke patients who received medications to prevent and treat blood clots during their first two days in the hospital following a stroke.
| Mount Auburn Hospital |
100% |
| State of Massachusetts Avg |
99% |
| United States Avg |
98% |
Effective Stroke Care
At Mount Auburn Hospital, you or your loved ones benefit from stroke care that meets or exceeds national standards.
Received Stroke Education Materials
This data shows the number of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke patients (and/or their caregivers) who received information during their hospital visit about:
- Activating an emergency medical system
- Follow-up after discharge
- Medication prescribed at discharge
- Risk factors for stroke
- Warning signs and symptoms of stroke
| Mount Auburn Hospital |
100% |
| State of Massachusetts Avg |
98% |
| United States Avg |
98% |
Assessed for Rehabilitation
This data shows the number of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke patients who were assessed for or received rehabilitation services to prevent complications, minimize impairments and maximize function.
| Mount Auburn Hospital |
99% |
| State of Massachusetts Avg |
98% |
| United States Avg |
98% |
Ischemic Stroke Patients Given a Prescription for a Statin at Discharge
Statins may reduce your risk for another stroke because they can help lower cholesterol.
| Mount Auburn Hospital |
99% |
| State of Massachusetts Avg |
98% |
| United States Avg |
97% |
Ischemic Stroke Patients Given a Prescription for Antithrombotic Therapy at Discharge
Antithrombotic medications prevent and treat blood clots.
| Mount Auburn Hospital |
100% |
| State of Massachusetts Avg |
100% |
| United States Avg |
99% |
Ischemic Stroke Patients Given a Prescription for Anticoagulation Therapy at Discharge
Anticoagulants are blood-thinning medications that slow or prevent blood clots.
| Mount Auburn Hospital |
95% |
| State of Massachusetts Avg |
96% |
| United States Avg |
97% |
Readmission Rate 30 Days After Hospital Discharge
This data reflects rates of unplanned hospital readmission within 30 days of being discharged after treatment for stroke.
| Mount Auburn Hospital |
12% |
Learn About Stroke Care
Learn more about stroke care at Mount Auburn Hospital or view our network of providers to search for a doctor by name, specialty, gender or location.
