COVID-19 Stroke Care Resources in use in SEO

Updated January 26, 2021

Local resources are listed by sector of continuum of care followed by Provincial and National resources.

General Resources - stroke care information for the Public

• Why to act FAST and call 911
• Stroke is a medical emergency - FAST poster
• Stroke Services in the Southeast during COVID-19
• Stroke Patient Education videos
• "Looking through the Rear-view Mirror as we Plan Ahead" - presentation

Secondary Prevention

• Reacts - virtual platform for Stroke Prevention Clinic e-visits being used at KHSC

Hyperacute 

KHSC Protected ED Acute Stroke Protocol:

• KHSC ASP during COVID-19
• KHSC ASP during COVID-19 pictogram

KHSC Protected IN-HOSPITAL Acute Stroke Protocol:

• KHSC Internal ASP during COVID-19
• KHSC Internal ASP during COVID-19 pictogram

KHSC Local Telestroke:

• KHSC Telestroke Protocol with neuro resident
• KHSC Telestroke Protocol with neuro resident pictogram

Acute

• Acute Stroke Care Contingency Plan for Designated Stroke Hospitals in South East includes KHSC Critical Care Contingency Plan 
• KHSC Contingency Plan: Best Practices Guide for Post Thrombolysis/EVT Care in Acute Stroke Unit

Community & Rehabilitation

• Virtual Supports for Stroke Survivors and Caregivers
• Virtual Supports for Stroke Rehab and Community
• Community Services SE Region

Provincial and National Resources

• CorHealth Ontario - Virtual Care Key Findings, Considerations and Resources (November 23,2020) 
• CorHealth COVID-19 Stroke Resource Centre
• CorHealth COVID-19 Stroke Care Guidance Documents
• CorHealth Recommendations for Regional Contingency Plan Framework for Designated Hospitals
• CorHealth Recommendations for TIA and Minor Stroke
• CorHealth Recommendations for Ramping Up SPC Services
• CorHealth Recommendations for Stroke Rehabilitation
• CorHealth Recommendations for Ramping Up Outpatient Stroke Rehab Services
• CorHealth Recommendations for Caregiver Supports
• Guide to Heart and Stroke resources on COVID-19
• Key Messages about Canadian Stroke Best Practices during COVID-19
• Canadian Stroke Best Practice resources during COVID-19