South Dakota Mission Lifeline Stroke Initiative

This document is a guide detailing the South Dakota Mission: Lifeline Stroke Post-Acute Care Initiative, which is a collaborative effort between the American Heart Association (AHA) and The Helmsley Charitable Trust aimed at enhancing the quality of care for stroke patients in post-acute settings. The initiative seeks to standardize post-acute care interventions to improve recovery and reduce the risk of secondary strokes. The document outlines the goals of the initiative, which include incorporating AHA Post-Acute Stroke Program Standards into participating facilities, providing feedback on the standards, and documenting data to assess the program's impact. It also describes the role of post-acute care facilities in the initiative, including participation criteria and the support they will receive. Facilities are invited to join the initiative through June 2027 and will benefit from financial stipends and collaboration with national experts in stroke rehabilitation.