Professional stroke services network for all New Zealanders
Dr Alan Davis, NSN Chair
The National Stroke Network is a network of inter-professional clinicians, Te Whatu Ora operational managers and consumer representatives.
The purpose of the NSN is to provide national clinical leadership to Te Whatu Ora and Te Aka Whai Ora to achieve provision of high quality, sustainable and comprehensive stroke services from primary prevention through to post-stroke community services for all New Zealanders.
Background
The National Stroke Network was formed in 2011 as a joint initiative between the Ministry of Health and the Stroke Foundation New Zealand to facilitate implementation of the 2010 New Zealand Clinical Guidelines for Stroke Management.
The establishment of regional stroke clinical networks has been an important mechanism for achieving implementation.
National Stroke Network at Papawai Marae, Greytown, Wairarapa, May 2023