Product Description
The 2026 Stroke Certification Standards offers a practical overview of Joint Commission’s requirements to achieve and maintain advanced certification for acute stroke ready hospital (ASRH), comprehensive stroke center (CSC), primary stroke center (PSC), and/or thrombectomy-capable stroke center (TSC). The portable book features the following:
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All Disease-Specific Care (DSC) core standards and EPs as of January 1, 2026
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All ASRH, CSC, PSC, and TSC program–specific EPs and standardized performance measures as of January 1, 2026
It does NOT INCLUDE the following from the Comprehensive Certification Manual for Disease-Specific Care (DSC):
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Standards and EPs for other DSC certification programs
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The Joint Commission Certification Process
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Performance Improvement and Performance Measurement
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Sentinel Event Policy
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Other certification process information chapters
Key Audience: Staff responsible for certification, compliance, patient safety, performance measurement, or quality improvement in acute stroke ready hospital, comprehensive stroke center, primary stroke center, and/or thrombectomy-capably stroke center programs
Please note: If you need a manual with Joint Commission certification process information, get the 2026 Comprehensive Certification Manual for Disease-Specific Care.