Stroke Survey Services

Acute care has been part of TETAF’s mission since its beginning.

TETAF's credentialed and experienced surveyors provide survey services for hospitals seeking Acute Stroke Ready (Level IV) designation.

Stroke Center Designation Survey Package

The TETAF Stroke Survey Package includes: 

  • Prompt survey scheduling
  • Pre-Survey Questionnaire (PSQ) - The PSQ is a document that organizes program components for the surveyors and begins the first phase of the survey process. Hospital partners have stated the PSQ initiated them to review their program plans and identified early opportunities for improvement.   
  • Access to TETAF survey operations and leadership team - TETAF has provided surveys in Texas since 2008. With years of experience in program development, program management, and the survey process, the TETAF team is always available to support you before, during, and after your hospital's survey.
  • Pre-survey conference to ensure preparation 
  • Carefully trained and managed surveyors who complete didactic training, skills labs, observations, and real-time surveyor training to become a credentialed TETAF surveyor. 
  • Consistency in the survey process, including the on-site review, reporting tools, and medical record reviews. 
  • Open evaluations of TETAF's process and surveyors to continuously improve based on your experience.
  • Timely delivery of digital reports, medical record reviews, and a consultation supplement to support your development of a Corrective Action Plan, if indicated.
  • Virtual educational opportunities 
  • Ongoing advocacy with an expert lobby team to continuously ensure your hospital needs are kept at the forefront in the legislative arena.

Stroke Center Designation and Focused Survey Fees

TETAF provides Acute Stroke Ready Level IV designation surveys and focused surveys at an affordable cost of $7,000. 

SCHEDULE A STROKE DESIGNATION OR FOCUSED SURVEY

Stroke Survey Consultation Survey

Our consultation surveys cost less than a designation survey. The consultation provides opportunities for improvement and emphasizes current strengths that provide the best in acute care. The consultation is $6,000 and includes a nurse consultant.

SCHEDULE A STROKE CONSULTATION SURVEY

TETAF Survey Scheduling Timeline

Our example survey timeline guides you through the survey and the steps to take during the process.

EXAMPLE SCHEDULESUGGESTED CHECKLIST
Early January 2023
Dates based on January 1, 2024 expiration date
Request Designation Survey through TETAF
  • Complete and submit TETAF’s online Request for Survey form
  • Include 4-week preferred date range for survey
    • Clear date range with medical director and hospital leadership. Their participation is expected.
    • Receive confirmation from TETAF survey scheduling team
  • Receive, complete, and return TETAF business agreements
  • Receive and begin work on Pre-Survey Questionnaire (PSQ)
Late January 2023Confirm Survey Date with TETAF
  • Receive survey date confirmation and calendar items from TETAF scheduling team
  • Receive preliminary survey agenda
  • Receive TETAF invoice and arrange for payment
February – April 2023Prepare Hospital Documentation
  • Complete PSQ
  • Electronically submit PSQ to TETAF scheduling team by secure email or file sharing site (Ex: Dropbox)
  • Organize program documentation – including program policies, QAPI plan and processes, educational materials
  • Ensure TETAF payment has been processed and delivered
May 2023Prepare for Survey
  • Agenda review discussion with TETAF scheduling team • Conference call/Zoom meeting 2-4 weeks prior to survey
  • Provide arrival instructions for survey team
  • Create admission records log – Do not pre-select records
June 1-2 2023
5-6 months PRIOR to the expiration date
Pre-Survey Record Review and Survey
  • Pre-Survey Medical Record & Documentation Review
  • Survey (including opening conference, department walk-through, and exit conferences)
Late June 2023Receive Survey Documentation
  • Receive digital copies of the survey report, record review packet, and TETAF exclusive consultation supplement including program strengths and recommendations for improvement
  • Complete online TETAF evaluation
July-September 2023Review Survey Report and Create Action Plan
  • Review received documents from TETAF
  • Prepare action plan (if potential deficiencies are identified) Submit Documentation to DSHS
  • Submit survey report, record review packet, and action plan (if needed) to DSHS for final designation approval
  • Please do not hold survey report/documents. The report should be submitted as soon as possible after receipt from TETAF. The action plan will be in progress - not necessarily completed.
  • Materials should be submitted to DSHS at least 90 days prior to the designation expiration date
January 1, 2024Designation Expiration Date

** TETAF is an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Austin, Texas. TETAF and Texas Perinatal Services are not affiliated with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
SCHEDULE A STROKE DESIGNATION SURVEY

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TETAF has exceptional surveyors. They become part of your team to help your program grow as well as display your strengths and achievements.

CHI St. Joseph Health Burleson Hospital