Wisconsin Coverdell Stroke Program: Publications and Materials

The Wisconsin Coverdell Stroke Program offers tools and publications for stroke care partners and other professionals to use in the course of your work.

You may download all Wisconsin Coverdell Stroke Program publications at no charge.

Abstracts - International Stroke Conference

• Abstract TP400: Examining Five Year Trends of Documented Tissue Plasminogen Activator Contraindications in Wisconsin (2016)
• Abstract RP370: Comparing Time to IV Alteplase Administration by Arrival Mode in Midwest Hospitals (2017)
• Abstract TP265: Confidence in Stroke Abstraction Increases After Focused Training (2018)
• Abstract TP468: Inter-rater Reliability Process Optimizes Quality of a Registries Data (2019)
• Abstract WP491: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Improve Transitions of Care (2019)
• Abstract TP373: Developing a Pre-Arrival Report Card (2020)
• Abstract RP258: Increasing Emergency Medical Services Pre-Notification Results in Faster Alteplase Administration and Increased Thrombectomy Therapy (2020)
• Abstract P138: Improving Emergency Medical Services Documentation of Time Last Known Well (2021)
• Abstract WP39: Improving Hospitals Documentation of Last Known Well (2022)
• Abstract WMP24: Developing Interactive Maps to Visualize Wisconsin's Regional Stroke Systems of Care (2022)
• Abstract WP32: Addressing Disparate Clinical Stroke Resources with a Telestroke Taskforce (2023)
• Abstract WP50: Analyzing Post Discharge Follow-Up of a Disparate Population Utilizing Mobile Integrated Health (2024)
• Abstract WP44: Assessing Timely Care of WI's Critical Access Hospitals Acute Stroke Patients With a Speed and Efficiency Task Force (2024)
• Abstract WP48: Prescription Rate for Antihyperglycemic Medication With Proven Cardiovascular Benefit at Discharge in Stroke Patients Not Equal Among Payer Sources (2024)

Publications

• Steps to Take for Accurate Documentation of Last Known Well, P-02988 (PDF)
• Abstracting an Accurate Last Known Well, P-02812 (PDF)
• Follow-Up Call Resource Guide: Bridging Transitions of Care for Stroke Survivors after Hospitalization, P-02601 (PDF)
• The Importance of an Accurate Last Known Well and Symptom Onset Time, P-02469 (PDF)
• Empower People with Knowledge: Community Outreach Stroke Awareness Event Planning Toolkit, P-01861 (PDF)
• The Importance of EMS Pre-Notification, P-03132 (PDF)
• Mechanical Thrombectomy for Stroke: A Physician Guide, P-03453 (PDF)
• Mechanical Thrombectomy for Stroke: A Patient Guide, P-03453A (PDF)

Toolkits

• Building Blocks of a Stroke Program Toolkit, P-01141 (PDF)
• Wisconsin Telestroke Toolkit, P-03458 (PDF)
• Speed and Efficiency Toolkit, P-03482 (PDF)

Coverdell success stories

Want to be featured as the next Coverdell success story? Contact Kyleen Maccoux at Kyleen.Maccoux@dhs.wisconsin.gov about highlighting your organization's achievements in stroke care including quality improvement projects, best practice, or partnerships.

See our Coverdell success stories on the Coverdell Community Stroke Education page.

Federal funding statement

This program is supported by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $622,920 with 100 percent funded by CDC/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CDC/HHS, or the U.S. Government.