Ontario Health- Regional Stroke System Model

The following outlines the relationship and working structures in which Ontario Health and the Regional Stroke Networks operate to drive system improvement and optimize outcomes for persons with TIA/stroke.

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  1. Varies depending on provincial priorities, and also includes the stroke system Regional and District Advisory Committee to inform and enable implementation.
  2. Enhanced District Stroke Centres with regional stroke system accountabilities.
  3. Where applicable.
  4. Enhanced District Stroke Centres with neurosurgical and neurointerventional services on-site in addition to the minimum clinical requirements of a District Stroke Centre.
  5. Community Hospitals (Stroke Unit Hospitals, Telestroke Hospitals, and non-stroke treatment hospitals), Stroke Prevention Clinics (including designated Regional, Enhanced District, District, and Community SPCs), rehabilitation providers, community-based providers, emergency health services providers (paramedics, ORNGE).

Model Resources

Ontario Health Stroke Service Guidelines