DATA

As part of our ongoing commitment to improve stroke care across the state of Kansas, we have each agreed to engage in data submission for stroke by collecting and submitting data on our stroke population. We currently have the REDCap form link for this data submission; please continue to use this link for collecting stroke data. Thank you for agreeing to participate in these Kansas stroke initiatives; this is one of the key elements in ensuring we are always seeking better ways to enhance stroke care improvement.

We have seen exponential growth in the organization of our state for acute stroke care improvement. One way to measure this progress is by analyzing the data submission for stroke indicating the number of drip and ships over the past 20 years. This graph highlights the 3 hospitals that take 24/7 call and are recognized leaders in stroke care within the state. In 2006, there were 5 drip and ships among these hospitals, while in 2017, that number increased to 102. The launch of Kansas stroke initiatives like KISS in 2012 and the Kansas Heart and Stroke Collaborative in 2015 have likely played a critical role in this significant increase, alongside various educational efforts throughout the state.