New AHA/ASA Guidelines on the Importance of Care Setting for Post-Acute Stroke Patients

In 2016, the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) issued its

first-ever guidelines on adult stroke rehabilitation. The guidelines provide new guidance for

acute-care providers in determining the most appropriate post-acute venue for a growing

population of stroke survivors.

Specifically, the AHA/ASA now strongly recommends that immediately following

their acute-care stay, stroke patients who qualify for and have access to inpatient

rehabilitation care should preferentially receive rehabilitation treatment in the

inpatient rehabilitation setting, versus in a nursing home.

In the wake of these guidelines, it is imperative that acute-care providers facilitate access to

high-quality inpatient rehabilitation services in order to enable eligible patients to achieve the

highest possible level of functional mobility and independence.

Download the white paper below to learn more about how the new guidelines can help you determine the most appropriate post-acute venue for your patients.