2nd Annual Stroke Summit

PROGRAM OVERVIEW & OBJECTIVES

The Neurosciences Institute at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center (ARMC) and Jefferson Neurosurgical Associates invites you to the second annual Stroke Summit. The conference will discuss advances and new technologies in comprehensive stroke and neurological care. Improving patient outcomes for stroke requires a multifaceted approach across the continuum, from the pre-hospital setting up to and including

rehabilitation. The summit is designed to improve the knowledge, competence and performance of healthcare providers engaged in the daily care of patients who suffer from stroke and stroke-related conditions and diseases, in order to prevent a gap in knowledge about existing information and technology.

Target Audience

This program is designed for physicians, nurses, allied health providers, pharmacists, rehabilitation therapists, social workers, case managers, radiology technologists and first responders to improve the delivery of care in treating stroke and stroke-related conditions and diseases.

Conference Objectives

At the conclusion of this program participants should be able to:

• Identify comprehensive stroke center resources in southern New Jersey.
• Identify best practices and new technology in stroke care in pre-hospital, acute care and post-acute care settings.
• Discuss acute treatment options available for ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke at comprehensive stroke centers.
• Discuss important issues and resources available to patients with acute neurological and neurosurgical emergencies.

STATEMENT OF NEED

Ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke therapy is a complex and constantly changing field of medicine that incorporates specialists from many different backgrounds. State of the art management of stroke patients requires an efficient and coordinated team of EMS personnel, nurses and physicians using the latest treatment algorithms. The team of experts involved in stroke care includes specialists from neurosurgery, neurology, neuroradiology, emergency medicine, primary care and critical care medicine. As neuroscientists develop safer and more effective treatments for stroke patients, it is crucial that all practitioners who see patients with ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke be updated on the latest advancements in the field.