Hospitalists manage all inpatient admissions; neurologists are consulted for specific cases and do not carry an inpatient service of their own. A teleneuro service covers after 5 PM and can be activated earlier in the day at the attending's discretion, eliminating traditional overnight or weekend call from this role.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Daily Patient Volume | Varies; experienced providers see up to 30/day. New physicians build to a pace that is comfortable for them. |
| Inpatient Role | Consultative only; hospitalists admit all neurology patients |
| Call | None; teleneuro covers after 5 PM |
| Teleneuro Flexibility | Physicians may hand off to teleneuro earlier in the day if preferred |
| Stroke Volume | 200 to 250 stroke alerts per month |
Two APRNs support the outpatient clinic. Their scope covers both new patient evaluations and follow-up visits, increasing the overall clinic capacity and allowing attending physicians to manage panel growth without proportional schedule expansion.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| New Patient Visits | Yes |
| Follow-Up Visits | Yes |
| Inpatient Rounding or Admissions | Not required |
| Nurse Triage Line | No |
The clinic covers general outpatient neurology with focused programs for epilepsy and headache. A physician referral is required; second-opinion consultations are welcome.
| Capability | Detail |
|---|---|
| EEG | Performed in-house at the hospital |
| MRI and CT | Philips equipment on campus; Intellispace PACS |
| PET/CT | Available on campus |
| Sleep Medicine | Under review; pending program confirmation |
The hospital holds Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (TSC) designation and generates 200 to 250 stroke alerts per month. The outpatient neurologists provide consultative coverage; the neurohospitalist manages the inpatient stroke service.