Table 2.

Count of clinical champion’s role by level of stroke center.

Role of clinical champion	Primary Stroke Center (N = 9)	Limited Hours Stroke Center (N = 24)	Stroke Support Center (N = 5)
Stroke neurologist	5	3	0
Neurologist—General	4	13	4
Physician—Emergency Department	3	6	2
Physician—Other	2	5	0
Nurse—Emergency Department	1	2	2
Stroke coordinator	1	1	0
Nurse—Other	3	2	0
Other	3	0	1

Facilities could report more than one clinical champion; “Physician—Other” included internal medicine physician, Chief of Medicine, and intensive care unit physician; “Nurse—Other” included nurse educator, clinical nurse specialist, chief of nursing; “Other” roles included pharmacist, quality manager, and Chief of Staff.