KISS is organized as a four prong approach to the care of acute stroke.
- Organize and partner with EMS to provide screening, evaluation, and routing to ensure the fastest and safest delivery of care.
- Provide Education and support to ANY hospital that desires assistance in evaluation and treatment of stroke.
- Assist with the transport and evaluation/treatment through a network of both Primary and Comprehensive Stroke Centers;
- Improve the publics knowledge of stroke to provide the opportunity for treatment.
How does KISS do this?
- By providing free education at all levels for providers in each of the 6 ambulance regions in the state of Kansas through Stroke Bootcamps, “First Tuesdays” 30 minute stroke webinars, and statewide case reviews.
- By providing a free Physician 24/7 stroke support line to assist with the evaluation and decision on treatment/transfer for any of your stroke patients.
- Certification/Attestation for Emergency Stroke Ready Hospital. (see Resources)
Partners:
- University of Kansas Health System – Vascular Neurology Group
- Ascension Via-Christi Wichita – Neuro-Critical Care Team
Kansas Initiative for Stroke Survival Executive Board
Many of the members of the KISS executive board have participated in this initiative since 2011. There are members of varying backgrounds (Vascular Neurologist, Emergency Physicians, Intensivist, Hospitalists, Nurse Leadership, Stroke Coordinators, Administration and EMS) from different regions of the state. Our common goal is to improve acute stroke care for our patients across the state.
| Colleen Lechtenberg MD (Executive Director) | The University of Kansas Health System |
| Sarah Langston RN (Vice President) | The University of Kansas Health System |
| Tara Logan (Secretary | The University of Kansas Health System |
| Abe Teferra (Treasurer) | The University of Kansas Health System |
| Chaeli Stenuf RN (Executive Board Member) | The University of Kansas Health System |
| Kristina Willour RN (Executive Board Member) | Home Health |
| Wyssem Ramdani MD (Executive Board Member) | Ascension Via Christi Wichita |
| Angela Mendez RN(Executive Board Member) | Stormont Vail Healthcare |
| Carol Groen RN (Executive Board Member) | Hays Med – The University of Kansas Health System |
| Mindy Olberding RN (Executive Board Member) | Community Healthcare System |
| Christi Hilliker NREMT-P (Executive Board Member) | Franklin County EMS |
| Naomi Powers RN (Executive Board Member) | Ascension Via Christi Pittsburg |
| Jessica Cobb RN (Executive Board Member) | Ascension Via Christi Pittsburg |
| Brittan Zuccarelli MD (Executive Board Member) | Salina Regional Health |
| Todd Brungardt RN (Executive Board Member) | HaysMed |
| Lindsey Peters APRN (Advisory Board) | The University of Kansas Health System |
| Shamik Shah MD (Advisory Board) | Stormant Vail Health |
| Tim Stebbins MD (Advisory Board) | Ascension Via Christi Pittsburg |
| Rod Pace RN EMT-P (Advisory Board) | Air Methods |
| Jim Walker MD (Advisory Board) | Ascension Via Christi Wichita |
| Jada Crapo LPN (Advisory Board) | Stanton County Hospital |
| Leigh Ann Persondek APRN (Advisory Board) | Ascension Via Christi Wichita |
| Lenzi Kaub APRN (Advisory Board) | Ascension Via Christi Wichita |
| Jessica Pfrang RN (Advisory Board) | Stormant Vail Health |