KISS is organized as a four prong approach to the care of acute stroke.

1. Organize and partner with EMS to provide screening, evaluation, and routing to ensure the fastest and safest delivery of care.
2. Provide Education and support to ANY hospital that desires assistance in evaluation and treatment of stroke.
3. Assist with the transport and evaluation/treatment through a network of both Primary and Comprehensive Stroke Centers;
4. Improve the publics knowledge of stroke to provide the opportunity for treatment.

How does KISS do this?

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Certification/Attestation for Emergency Stroke Ready Hospital. (see Resources)

Partners:

1. University of Kansas Health System – Vascular Neurology Group
2. Stormont-Vail Healthcare – Hospitalists
3. Ascension Via-Christi Wichita – Neuro-Critical Care Team