1. Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh Scottish Stroke Collaboration Meeting nd September Queen Mother Conference Centre

3. Proposed future developments
2009 – 2010
What have we achieved?
Proposed future developments
Rationalising data collection:
Review of core datasets
Review of definitions and data collection proformas
Current SSCA Computer System updated to reflect changes
Use of new dataset commenced as planned on 1st January 2010
Reducing the delays in reporting:
Prospective data collection commenced 1st January 2010
Production of monthly reports commenced February 2010
Creating a national database:
November 2009 – all historical SSCA data submitted to ISD allowing easier
management/ analysis and reporting of stroke data. Data from
now held centrally at ISD
7th February 2010 – monthly data submission commenced
Changing the annual report
Unit-specific data to be published on website
Sharing of best practice

4. 2009 – 2010 What have we achieved?
Objectives for six months ~ June – December 2009
Review and agreement of Core Dataset ( )
Review of definitions/ guidelines and data collection proformas ( )
Review of data collection processes/ establish prospective data collection in all centres ( )
Development of project resources, e.g. promotional materials (ongoing)
Update SSCA Website (ongoing)
Development of Central Repository (Nov 2009 – routine monthly submission since Jan 2010)
Visit to Audit Co-ordinators/ MCNs in all centres (ongoing)
Update Centre Profiles (ongoing)
Review of existing IT systems
IT development - agree way forward and plan development of new database
Update Standard Operating Procedures

5. April – September 2010 What have we achieved?
Monthly Reports - presenting data/ performance against NHS QIS standards
sent to all sites
Commenced Carotid Intervention Pilot in two sites (April – September 2010)
Evaluation and revision of Patient/ Carer Information Leaflet (Easy Access)
Published 2010 National Report - 29th June 2010 – revised to include
- Trend analysis of data from
- Case studies demonstrating use of data and improvements in practice
- Submissions from Managed Clinical Networks for stroke outlining plans
to improve performance and delivery of stroke care in local areas
- Submissions from partner organisations, e.g. CHSS, Stroke Association
Published first version of Public Summary 2010
Commenced development of new web based SSCA Computer System
Meetings with all Stroke MCNs to discuss performance and plans for improvement
Meetings with all Audit Coordinators

6. Future Plans
Monthly Reports – to be made available through password protected area on website
Review of all proformas/ definitions – October 2010
Carotid Intervention Pilot
- Analysis of data and processes
- Production of CI Pilot short report
- Agreement on way forward
Evaluation of Public Summary 2010
Complete development of web based SSCA Computer System
Central validation of data
- Validations built into SSCA Computer System
- QA of submitted data centrally
- Potential case note validation in all sites
Annual Autumn visit to all MCNs to discuss 2010 National Report and future plans
Biannual visit to Audit Coordinators

7. Future Plans Continued update/ development of SSCA website
Continued development of additional supporting documentation, e.g. Audit Protocol, Training Resource Pack
Early planning for 2011 National Report and Public Summary, to include:
- Reporting against QIS standards/ trend analysis
- Thrombolysis and Carotid Intervention
- Case studies/ MCN contributions
Collaborative projects/ data linkage/ academic publications/ posters for conferences
Pre-hospital data collection
Review of SIGN 118 and potential data collection from rehabilitation stroke pathway
Reporting of outcomes data
Planning of 2011 National Meeting

8. Contact Details
Telephone: ISD (Mon/ Wed/ Thurs)
WGH (Tues)
Mobile
Website:

9. Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh Scottish Stroke Collaboration Meeting nd September Queen Mother Conference Centre