Cologne University Hospital: Successful recertification of the stroke unit!

Cologne University Hospital: Successful recertification of the stroke unit!

The University Hospital Cologne has a reason to be happy: its Stroke Unit was successfully recertified by the German Stroke Society (DSG) as a national stroke unit. This award not only confirms the high quality of the treatment that is achieved here, but also the central role of the clinic in the neurovascular network of the Cologne region. Over 1,500 strokes in the university clinic are treated annually. "The quick and competent medical care can be crucial to minimize permanent damage," emphasizes the clinic.

The national stroke unit comprises 17 beds and is tailored to the special needs of stroke patients. An interdisciplinary team of various specialties works hand in hand to ensure the optimal care of the patients. This close cooperation is not only an advantage for patients, but also motivates employees to maintain the highest standards in patient and patient care and to continuously improve. "The recertification spurs us to constantly develop the quality of our work," emphasizes the university clinic.

a strong network for stroke patients

The Cologne University Hospital fulfills the criteria of the neurovascular network (NVN), which represents a national care structure for patients with neurovascular diseases. This network, which also includes patients with rare diseases, offers interdisciplinary care at a high level and confirms the close cooperation of the neuro subjects. The certified stroke units are the backbone of stroke supply in Germany, such as DSG-info.de Explained.

The collaboration within the NVN is essential to ensure the quality of the supply. There are clear allocation and meeting rules between the institutions involved, including vascular surgery, neurosurgical and neuroradiological departments. The aim of the certification is to permanently secure the quality of the networks and to continuously raise them. This initiative is guaranteed by an independent procedure, which is defined both processes and structures for the treatment of patients and is well -founded, as detailed on certification.tuv.com described.

One of the most important instruments in this context are the regularly updated certification criteria for stroke units in Germany, which have been in force since January 1, 2025 and come into force here. These standards were designed in such a way that they also include telemedical stroke units and take into account the collecting of relevant data from the cooperation clinics in areas such as vascular surgery, neurosurgery and radiology neuroradiology.

With the recertification of the Stroke Unit, the Cologne University Hospital continues to position itself as a top center for stroke supply and ensures that the approximately two million inhabitants of the region can benefit from first -class medical care. This not only means high -quality treatment for the patients, but also a big thank you to all employees who do their best every day to help faster and better.