The PEMS Stroke Committee consists of EMS agency and health systems leadership and representatives who have an active part in producing, maintaining and carrying out the PEMS Regional Stroke Triage Plan.  The Stroke Committee researches new developments in stroke care and treatment, ensures that the our plans, policies and procedures are consistent with best practices and provides input to the Protocols, Policies & Procedures Committee, the Medical Advisory Committee and other committees and groups to maximize the effectiveness of stroke care in the region.  The Stroke Committee meets quarterly in January, April, July and October.  Click here to see the date and time of Stroke Committee meetings.

Stroke Committee Teleconferencing Information:

NOTE:  PLEASE DO NOT connect to the conference call by computer AND phone - choose one or the other. Failure to adhere to this causes feedback and interferes with the conference call quality.

Join from computer, tablet or smartphone using Google Chrome at:  https://vae.ms/stroke

Audio - Dial in from phone:  (804) 210-4210  Access Code:  96522

Stroke Information:

• Information on RACE Stroke Assessment Scale:  CLICK HERE for a great video containing information on the RACE stroke scale.
• 2018 Protocol PowerPoint (Including RACE info)
• And a "Get Ahead of Stroke" interview with Dr. Ramakrishnan:  https://getaheadofstroke.org/2019/07/15/changing-the-stroke-system-of-care-in-southern-virginia/

Stroke Task Force Meeting Documents:

2016

04 14 16 PEMS Stroke Task Force Meeting Minutes

05 26 16 PEMS Sroke Task Force Meeting Minutes

07 14 16 PEMS Stroke Task Force Meeting Minutes

10 13 16 PEMS Stroke Task Force Meeting Minutes 

2017

01 12 17 PEMS Stroke Task Force Meeting Minutes

04 26 17 PEMS Stroke Task Force Meeting Minutes

07 13 17 PEMS Stroke Task Force Meeting Minutes

10 12 17 PEMS Stroke Task Force Meeting Minutes

2018

01 11 18 PEMS Stroke Task Force Meeting Minutes

04 04 18 PEMS Stroke Task Force Meeting Minutes

10 11 18 PEMS Stroke Task Force Meeting Minutes

2019

01 10 19 PEMS Stroke Task Force Meeting Minutes

04 11 19 PEMS Stroke Committee Meeting Minutes

07 11 19 PEMS Stroke Committee Meeting Minutes

10 10 19 PEMS Stroke Committee Meeting Minutes 

2020

01  09 20 PEMS Stroke Committee Meeting Minutes

04 09 2020 PEMS Stroke Committee Meeting Minutes 

07  09 20 PEMS Stroke Committee Meeting Minutes

10 08 20 PEMS Stroke Committee Meeting Minutes

2021

01 07 21 PEMS Stroke Triage Committee Meeting Minutes 

04 08 21 PEMS Stroke Triage Committee Minutes DRAFT