Stroke Week 2024

Staff at Sydney Adventist Hospital (the San) have been presented with a certificate to recognise its high standard of stroke care, coinciding with National Stroke Week.  

In July, it was revealed that the San had received official stroke unit certification from the Australian Stroke Coalition (ASC). 

The ASC Stroke Unit Certification Program encourages hospitals to consistently meet a set of national criteria to deliver the best possible stroke care to patients. This includes caring for all stroke patients on a single dedicated ward, providing specialist staffing, regular training, data monitoring and improvement, and patient involvement in decision making.  

In accepting the certificate, Acting Nurse Unit Manager Krista Dormitorio praised the collective efforts of the Doctors, nurses and allied health staff who look after patients.  

“This achievement would not have been possible if not for the dedication of everyone involved. So, thank you to all the individuals and teams who contributed to improve the San's stroke service. Together, we have achieved something truly remarkable, making a significant positive impact on the lives of stroke patients and their families,” she said. 
 
“To see the commitment of staff at the San to continuously improve care for patients is outstanding. We know there is a great team here and they provide high quality care,” said Stroke Foundation National Manager, Stroke Treatment, Kelvin Hill.