Stroke Certification Fees
The Mark of Distinction
How do you demonstrate to patients, payers, and your community that the care you render is truly a “cut above”?
Disease Specific Certification (DSC) recognizes organizations that deliver evidence‑based best practices to targeted patient populations. The Acute Stroke Ready Certification (FSEC) program extends this recognition to free‑standing emergency centers that provide high‑quality stroke care for patients who present to facilities without primary or comprehensive stroke center capability. Standards for this certification are based on the Formation and Function of Acute Stroke–Ready Hospitals within a Stroke System of Care by the Brain Attack Coalition, and are further supported by guidance from the American Heart Association / American Stroke Association. The program is available as an add‑on for CIHQ‑accredited FSECs or as part of the initial accreditation process for new facilities.
Why Evidence‑Based Stroke Care Matters
Research has consistently shown that emergency centers that deliver evidence‑based stroke care:
• Reduce errors and adverse events
• Lower the overall cost of care
• Improve patient satisfaction
Current FSEC Acute Stroke-Ready Policies, Standards & Survey Process
| CIHQ-FSEC Disease Specific Certification - Acute Stroke Ready (pdf) |
Pricing
Annual Price: $1,500
*Pricing effective January 2025
How to Apply
Already accredited? Simply log in to your existing FSEC account and update your application. You will find the option to add DSC to your facility profile.
New to CIHQ? Apply online to create your account and begin your CIHQ‑FSEC accreditation journey. You can select the DSC option during the application process.
