Q. What data tool or format should the organization use for measuring stroke care and performance?

A. The organization can use any data collection tool, providing it collect the specified data elements for each measure as defined in the Stroke Performance Measurement Guide, 2nd Edition ver. 2a .  

Examples of possible tools for data collection and data reporting are provided in the implementation guide.  The link is available at:  http://www.jointcommission.org/CertificationPrograms/PrimaryStrokeCenters/stroke_pm_edition_2_ver_2a.htm.