Abstract TMP75: The Georgia Stroke Professional Alliance (GA-SPA) - a Six Year Review, of a Collaborate, State-wide Stroke Professional Network, Reaching Across State-lines and the Nation to Improve Stroke Care, Professional Education, and Community Outreach

Background: In 2009, the Georgia Stroke Professional Alliance (GA-SPA) was established. GA-SPA success has been marked by unsurpassed transparency and collaboration among the members and their partners. GA-SPA continues to make professional stroke education and community outreach as one of their greatest priorities. A focus and commitment to improvements of stroke care is an underpinning for sustained success. Purpose: To expand the state-wide collaboration of health care professionals committed to improving the quality of stroke care and stroke education throughout the region. Methods: GA-SPA members meet regularly at varying locations throughout the state and participate in exchanges of professional knowledge, provide clinical expertise regarding process improvement and best practices. GA-SPA collaborates closely with key stakeholders like the AHA/ASA, the Georgia Coverdell Acute Stroke Registry, the Department of Public Heath, the State Office of EMS, and key industry supporters to provide up to date s...