STROKE COMMITTEE
The Stroke Committee is responsible for development of an Acute Stroke System Plan and regional guidelines for Trauma Service Area (TSA) E, including the development of guidelines for acute stroke care in Level I, II, and III Stroke Centers as specified in the Regional Stroke Plan. Provide guidance in the development of pre-hospital assessment tools and treatment guidelines.
National Stroke Association
Texas RAC Data Collaborative
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Committee Chair
Dr. james tatum
tatummopar@gmail.com
September 2021 – August 2022
Committee Chair elect
Dr. Robin Novakovic
robin.novakovic@utsouthwestern.edu
September 2021 – August 2022
COMMITTEE Co-medical directors
Jonathan White, MD
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Jonathan.White@UTSouthwestern.edu
Rashedul Hasan, MD
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center – Plano
rashedul.hasan@bswhealth.org
COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Annual review and updating of the Stroke Regional Plan for the North Central Texas Trauma Service Area.
- Create a broad stakeholder representation working to provide an opportunity to share resources leading to the development, operation, and evaluation of public education and Stroke prevention efforts within the 19 counties we serve.
- Organize, support and/or coordinate community evidence-based education and Stroke prevention programs
Workgroups/Taskforces:
- RESEARCH
Leads: Dr. Nneka Ifejika – Nneka.Ifejika@UTSouthwestern.edu
- EDUCATION
Leads: Janet Adams – janetadams@texashealth.org
Dr. James Tatum – jtatum@texasradiology.com
- TRIAGE AND TRANSPORT
Leads: Donald Tucker – Donald.Tucker@MedicalCityHealth.com
- STROKE SYSTEM OF CARE
Leads: Dr. Robin Novakovic-White – robin.novakovic@utsouthwestern.edu
- QUALITY IMPROVMENT
Leads: Dr. Robin Novakovic-White – robin.novakovic@utsouthwestern.edu
Candace McAlpine – Candace.mcalpine@bswhealth.org
