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
National Stroke Association
Map of Stroke Facilities
Current Map of Stroke Facilities
Regional Stroke Plan
2024 Regional Stroke Plan
Inter-Facility Stroke Transfer Guideline
Inter-Facility Stroke Transfer Guideline
Inter-Facility Stroke Transfer - EMS Documentation
Inter-Facility Stroke Transfer – EMS Documentation
Committee Needs Assessment Review
Committee Needs Assessment Review
Texas RAC Data Collaborative
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Stroke Leadership
Committee Chair
Dr. martin weiss
Martin.Weiss1@bswhealth.org
September 2024 – August 2025
Committee Chair elect
Dr. Bappaditya ray
bappaditya.ray@UTSouthwestern.edu
September 2024 – August 2025
COMMITTEE Co-medical directors
Dr. Sam Laali
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Grapevine
Dr. Robin Novakovic-White
UT Southwestern Medical Center
COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES
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. Rachel Aubert – Rachel.Aubert@UTSouthwestern.edu
EDUCATION
Leads: Jody Bauer – JodyBauer@texashealth.org
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
Stroke Education Workgroup
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