Bridging the delay: A quality improvement approach to expedite stroke imaging in the ED

Key Points

• Expediting stroke imaging improves overall patient care in emergency departments, leading to better outcomes.
• Quality improvement measures reduced imaging times significantly during the intervention period, enhancing patient throughput.
• Implementation of a new workflow in the emergency department streamlined processes, making imaging more efficient.
• This approach highlights the need for ongoing evaluation of imaging protocols to maximize patient benefits.