Tag: Intersocietal Accreditation Commission

UTHSC Mobile Stroke Unit Receives $1.1 Million Grant From Assisi Foundation of Memphis

Written by Peggy Reisser

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Clinical Care

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center announced today that the Assisi Foundation of Memphis has awarded a $1.1 million grant to the UTHSC Mobile Stroke Unit. Launched in 2016, the UTHSC Mobile Stroke Unit is a 14-ton stroke emergency room on wheels with hospital-grade CT equipment. It is designed so that diagnosis and treatment… Read More

UTHSC Mobile Stroke Unit Receives First-of-its-Kind Accreditation

Written by Peggy Reisser

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Clinical Care

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s Mobile Stroke Unit today received the first-of-its kind accreditation from the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) for ensuring patient safety, radiation safety, a commitment to quality, and dedication to continuous improvement. The prestigious three-year accreditation is in the areas of neurological CT (computed tomography)/Acute Stroke and vascular CTA (computed… Read More