A quick-reference guide to help stroke teams document critical arrival timing measures with confidence and accuracy.

About:

Designed for busy stroke teams, this GWTG/TJC Stroke Arrival Timing Badge Buddy provides a concise, easy-to-use reference for documenting key measures across All Patients, Ischemic, and Hemorrhagic stroke cases.

This tool simplifies complex timing requirements into a streamlined format that supports accurate, timely documentation aligned with Get With The Guidelines® (GWTG) and The Joint Commission (TJC) standards. From dysphagia screening and VTE prophylaxis to NIHSS documentation, thrombolytic therapy timing, and hemorrhagic-specific measures, each element is clearly organized for quick access during patient care.

Whether used on the floor, during chart review, or as a training aid, this badge buddy helps reduce missed documentation opportunities, reinforce compliance, and support overall stroke program performance.

Key Takeaways:

• Quick-reference format for GWTG/TJC stroke arrival timing measures
• Covers All Patients, Ischemic, and Hemorrhagic documentation requirements
• Clarifies critical timing windows (e.g., ≤6h, ≤12h, ≤24h, ≤60 min)
• Highlights key distinctions like Admission Day vs. Arrival Day requirements
• Designed for real-time use in clinical and abstraction workflows
• Supports improved documentation accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Ideal for stroke coordinators, abstractors, and clinical teams