Resources for Health Professionals
The following resources have been developed by the National Stroke Network and its specialist working groups, clinical experts and research academics.
These resources are displayed in alphabetical order. The search button makes your search easier.
If you have resources to share that are designed for health professionals, please share these in an email admin@strokenetwork.org.nz
American Heart Association Stroke Educational Series
Understanding Stroke and the Care Continuum
Ambulance Destination Policies
Four Regional Acute Stroke Destination Policies have been developed for New Zealand by the National Stroke Network and the ambulance sector.
Acute Stroke Thrombolysis Guideline
This stroke thrombolysis guideline is intended to guide clinicians when planning stroke thrombolysis with intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (Alteplase).
Indicator for Reperfusion
All New Zealand DHBs are required to report to the Ministry of Health on a quarterly regional indicator that measures a target of 12 percent of potentially eligible stroke patients receiving reperfusion.
Ministry Of Health indicators for Stroke
There are four indicators or expectations to be met by DHB providers for stroke care. These are adjusted over time and are based on best practice. Each DHB submits quarterly reports to the Ministry of Health on their progress meeting these indicators.
Stroke Units
Organised Acute Stroke Services are provided by a coordinated specialised interdisciplinary team (IDT) and consist of early and ongoing comprehensive assessments and treatment which is guided by best practice. The NSN have developed a set of acute service specifications for New Zealand DHBs to follow when designing their stroke services.