Department of Medicine Weekly Roundup - Sept 27 - Ontario Stroke Report FY 2022/23 Release, Ontario Health (CorHealth) - SMH was #1 in the province for time to thrombolysis!
Ontario Health (CorHealth) recently released their annual Ontario Stroke Report for the 2022/23 fiscal year, and we are thrilled to share that St. Michael’s Hospital holds the best door-to-needle time for thrombolytic therapy administration in the province. We are one of only two centres in Ontario to surpass the provincial target time. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the dedication and expertise of our entire stroke team – from our medical staff and learners, to our Nurse Practitioners and Allied Health specialists.
This success was made possible through strong collaboration and support across the hospital. Our Nurse Practitioners and medical staff led Quality Improvement initiatives that were key in driving progress, with help and input from our Emergency Department and CT teams. This was truly a team effort! Special recognition also goes to those on-call, often staying in-house overnight, who consistently provided fast, effective assessments and treatments without compromising on the training and development of our learners. These efforts further solidify St. Michael’s as the top neurology teaching site in Toronto.
This accomplishment directly impacts the lives of our patients and enhances our institutional reputation. Everyone involved should be extremely proud. Congratulations to all for this outstanding achievement!