1. Ar saves celebrating 10th Anniversary
Then and Now
Ar saves celebrating 10th Anniversary

3. 2008 November 1st 9 Spoke Sites 2 Receiving Sites
3 hr Treatment Window

5. 2008
35 consults
3 patients with tpa

7. “I feel that AR SAVES demonstrates buy-in and cooperation from the federal government, Arkansas Medicaid, our emergency colleagues and key UAMS leaders can make a difference. All of these entities have exhibited unwavering trust, and are innovative thinkers willing to take chances beyond the norm to ensure that the AR SAVES Program, thus Arkansans are the winners.”
Curtis Lowery, MD
Director, Center for Distance Health
AR SAVES 2008 Annual Report

8. 2009 Program Doubled in Number of Sites 18 Spoke Sites
2 Receiving Sites
Major Advancements for Stroke Care
Expand Treatment Window to 4.5hr
38.4% 30 min drive time

9. 2011 27 Spoke Sites 3 Receiving Sites Major Advancements
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330 consults
pts treated
461 mocks

10. June 2011 Aug 2009 38.4% 60 min drive time
June % min drive time
60.6% min drive time
Aug % 60 min drive time
June % 60 min drive time
30 min 60.6%

11. 2012 35 hospitals Major Advancements
1000 pts had received stroke consult!

12. 2013 78.8% 30 min drive time 97.9% 60 min drive time
“The continued growth will only be successful by keeping us all focused on one thing: the best outcome for the patient” Tina Benton
42 Spoke Sites
151 Patients Treated
594 Consults
97.9% 60 min
78.8% 30 min
42 sites
594 cons
151 tpa
515 mo

13. 2013 Major Advancements AR SAVES Call Center Implemented
E-Link $102 million expansion
Increased broadband capabilities to health care, higher education, public safety, and research entities

14. June 2011 Aug 2009 38.4% 60 min drive time
June % min drive time
60.6% min drive time
Aug % 60 min drive time
June % 60 min drive time
30 min 60.6%

16. N# of patients treated as of today
2008 – Current CY2017
Total consults:
Total TPA given:
Percentage TPA: % 34%
Total Mocks
Community Events: ,
Community Attendees: 2,009, ,197
54 sites (Dec )
20 CAH (Dec CAH)
3-4 live calls a day
N# of patients treated as of today
Question what about competition between your comprehensive stroke centers
No competition cooperation and collaboration
2017 annual reports
All annual reports
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Neuro ICU Capable Receiving Sites
Conway Regional Medical Center
Conway
Central AR
Cox Regional Medical Center
Springfield, MO
NC AR
Jefferson Regional Medical Center
Pine Bluff
SE AR
St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center
Jonesboro
NE AR
Wadley Regional Medical Center
Texarkana
SW AR
Interventional Radiology and Neuro ICU Capable Sites
Baptist Health Medical Center
Little Rock
Central AR
Memphis Methodist Medical Center
Memphis, TN
NE/East AR
Sparks Regional Medical Center
Fort Smith
AR Valley
Washington Regional Medical Center
Fayetteville
NW AR
UAMS Medical Center

17. “How does AR SAVES work through the competition between your comprehensive stroke centers?”
“There is no competition. There is only cooperation and collaboration” Margaret Tremwel, MD

19. AR SAVES Hero Since 2009
By the end of 2011, terminals are expected to be in place at almost all of the ar saves hospitals. Before, laptops had to be connected and disconnected each time so they could be safely stored