Time is of the essence in stroke care, but without 24/7 neurology coverage, many hospitals face delays that impact patient outcomes. Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital (RPH) in northeast Pennsylvania was no exception. Limited availability of stroke specialists meant frequent patient transfers and missed opportunities for timely administration of recommended thrombolytic agents.
That changed when Guthrie partnered with Access TeleCare’s teleNeurology program. With instant, 24/7 access to stroke specialists, Guthrie saw:
A 3x increase in administration of the thrombolytic agent, Alteplase.
Timely treatment (within 60 minutes) improved from 33 percent to nearly 79 percent.
A 98 percent return on investment on the program for the hospital.
TeleNeurology not only improved stroke outcomes but also led to the hospital earning Primary Stroke Center certification and expanded virtual neurology services across Guthrie’s network.
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