In 2006, the average length of stay for stroke patients at Highland Hospital was 4.3 days, which is better than the national ALOS for stroke in HCUP's Nationwide Inpatient Sample.
According to the most recent national data from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project's (HCUP) Nationwide Inpatient Sample from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), the average length of stay (ALOS) for stroke in the U.S. was 6.4 days.
Around-the-Clock Brain Imaging
Around-the-Clock Radiologist Available to Interpret Brain Imaging Studies
Stroke Disease Management Program: Availability and Type
Neurologist on Staff to Treat Stroke Patients
Board Certification of Neurologists
Patient and Community Education Programs: Availability and Type
Length of Stay for Stroke Patients
Stroke Center: Availability and Type
Stroke Rehabilitation Program: Availability and Type
Aspirin Administration Within 48 Hours of Admission to the Hospital
Antithrombotic Medication Prescribed at Discharge for Stroke Patients
