Signature Healthcare's Stroke Program is jointly administered by the Department of Medicine and the Emergency Department. We are a designated Stroke Center, meaning we meet a group of quality measures designated by the state of Massachusetts. Our Stroke Committee meets regularly to review patient metrics and ensure all guidelines are met. Dr. James Gilbert, our neurologist, is actively involved in the program and sees all of our stroke patients.
Knowing the key signs and symptoms of stroke and calling 9-1-1 immediately can save a life. The F.A.S.T. acronym is an easy way to remember:
• Face: Does the face look uneven? Ask the person to smile
• Arm: Does one arm drift down? Ask the person to raise both arms
• Speech: Does the speech sound strange? Ask the person to repeat a phrase
• Time: If you observe these symptoms, call 9-1-1
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Recent Awards
SCORE (Stroke Collaborative Reaching for Excellence) recognized Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital in 2011 with a Defect Free Care Award. SCORE is a voluntary statewide quality improvement collaborative administered by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), that supports Primary Stroke Service hospitals. Defect-free care is achieved when every patient receives the appropriate care based on clinical guidelines.
The SCORE Defect-free Care Award recognizes hospitals that provided high-quality care to the majority of their stroke patients over a specific 12-month period.
 The American Heart Association, recognized Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital as a "Get With the Guidelines - Stroke" Silver Plus Performance Achievement Award Hospital. The award is given to hospitals who acheive at least 12 consecutive months of 85% or higher adherence to all Get With the Guidelines Stroke Performance Achievement indicators.
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