Beebe Healthcare is proud to be a member of the Thomas Jefferson Neuroscience Network since 2016. Our clinical affiliation has expanded to include advanced telemedicine capabilities with the Jefferson Expert Teleconsulting (JET) robot, enhancing our ability to deliver exceptional stroke care.
A Personal Story From Our President and CEO
Watch our CEO share his experience with the care he received for his recent stroke through the Beebe-Jefferson program. His journey highlights the critical importance of timely and effective stroke care.
Why This Matters
Every minute counts when it comes to stroke treatment. Did you know that every minute your brain is deprived of blood flow due to a stroke, it damages over 2 million brain cells? Beebe Healthcare, as a primary stroke center, works tirelessly to reduce treatment times and improve outcomes for our patients.
JET Technology
The Jefferson Expert Teleconsulting (JET) robot is a cutting-edge mobile system that enables real-time consultations with Jefferson neurologists. This technology allows for comprehensive examinations, enabling the neurologist to assess the patient and collaborate with the Beebe care team seamlessly.
Key Benefits:
- Rapid Access to Specialists: Connect with Jefferson neurologists quickly during critical situations.
- Enhanced Patient Assessments: Conduct thorough neurologic examinations using advanced videoconferencing technology.
- Timely Treatment Decisions: Decide on the best course of action, including potential transfers to Jefferson for advanced care.
Collaborative Care
For those living in or visiting Sussex County, Beebe Healthcare is committed to providing access to world-class stroke care in partnership with Jefferson. Our collaborative approach ensures that patients receive timely evaluations and treatments, significantly improving their chances of recovery.
Patient Flow:
- Emergency Response: EMS collaborates with Beebe to recognize stroke symptoms.
- Rapid Diagnostics: Patients are quickly taken for CAT scans.
- Immediate Neurology Access: Beebe’s team contacts Jefferson’s neurologists as soon as imaging is available.
- Timely Interventions: Patients may receive thrombolytic medication or be transferred for advanced procedures.
Our Commitment
Beebe Healthcare is dedicated to reducing stroke mortality rates in Delaware, where the state ranks second highest nationally. Through our partnership with Jefferson and the utilization of innovative technologies like JET, we are making strides in improving patient outcomes.
Important Stats:
- Beebe's Goal: Reduce door-to-needle time to an average of 45 minutes (currently at 43 minutes).
- Thrombolytic Therapy: Administered within four hours of last known well for optimal recovery.
Beebe Healthcare’s clinical affiliation with Jefferson is a testament to our commitment to providing exceptional care. Together, we are enhancing the stroke care landscape for our community and ensuring that every patient receives the best possible treatment when it matters most.