1. Continuum of Care: Stroke Healthy Population At-Risk Population Stroke Event EMS Emergency Department HospitalRehabilitation

2. Healthy Population Primordial Prevention –Prevention of risk factor development –Awareness of stroke risk

3. At-Risk Population Primary Prevention –Prevention of event –Control of risk factors –Awareness of stroke risk

4. Stroke Event Occurs Secondary Prevention –Recognition of Stroke Signs and Symptoms –Recognition to call emergency response

5. Emergency Medical Services Secondary Prevention –Acute Care and Treatment

6. Emergency Department Secondary Prevention –Acute Care and Treatment

7. Hospital Stay Secondary Prevention –Sub-Acute Care

8. Rehabilitation Secondary and Tertiary Prevention

11. Guidelines for Project Development Identify a lead organization Action plan to be presented to a potential lead organization MDH will support, coordinate, and advise on each project

12. Guidelines for Project Development Collaboration with multiple organizations is encouraged Funding: (a)Partner Organizations (b)Foundations, and/or (c)State/Federal Agencies(e.g., CDC)

13. Role of Minnesota Stroke Committee on Projects 1. Initiate and Develop 2. Coordinate or Implement 3. Advise 4. Monitor, and/or 5. Evaluate Updated: January 2006