Neurological Sciences
The Stroke Center
As the only nationally certified stroke center dedicated to the management and prevention
of stroke in Nebraska, you can be sure that our specially trained stroke team at
The Nebraska Medical Center will provide you or your loved one the most appropriate
and expert care available. The stroke program at The Nebraska Medical Center is
the first stroke center in the state to receive certification from the Joint Commission
on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), a nationally and internationally
recognized leader in health care quality evaluation.
Prompt and appropriate care is crucial in treating acute stroke patients and preventing
long-term disability. Studies show that those patients who are treated within a
few hours of an acute stroke using specialized treatments and medications at the
hands of a dedicated and coordinated team of physicians and health providers experience
the most positive outcomes.
The stroke center team is specially trained to use a well-defined, systematic approach
to care and treatment to achieve optimal results. Patients are systematically evaluated
in the emergency department by a dedicated and coordinated stroke team 24 hours/7
days a week for potential life-saving therapies. Patients with stroke are admitted
to a dedicated stroke unit where all nurses have been trained and certified in stroke
monitoring to administer the latest and most appropriate treatments. The quality
and delivery of care is constantly reviewed and updated to ensure the highest quality
performance and outcomes.