Abstract TP362: Stroke Order Set Utilization Improves Performance Measures and Decreases Length of Stay

• Published in: Stroke (1970) 2020-02, Vol.51 (Suppl_1)
• Main Authors: Gritters, Danielle K, Tubergen, Tricia M, Packard, Laurel M, Khan, Muhib A
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• ISSN: 0039-2499; 1524-4628
• DOI: 10.1161/str.51.suppl_1.TP362

Abstract only Introduction: Stroke quality programs aim to ensure patients receive evidence based care by measuring patient outcomes and adherence to core measures. Site specific stroke order sets embedded in EHRs augment core measure performance. The true benefit of stroke order sets on core measure performance is still an open question. We hypothesize that utilizing stroke specific order sets increases compliance to core measures and subsequently decrease length of stay (LOS) and readmissions. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted, and included 1095 stroke patients discharged between May 1, 2017 and April 30, 2018. Hospital data was extracted from The Joint Commission stroke registry and supplemented with administrative data. The primary outcome was core measure compliance and was analyzed using Chi-square and Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel tests. Results: The majority of stroke patients (1009, 92%) had a stroke admission order set. Between the order set and non-order set groups there were significant differences in age ( p =.03), stroke type ( p