Comprehensive Stroke Centre (CSC) Certification
DNV’s CSC certification positions your hospital at the forefront of advanced stroke care by recognizing centres capable of managing the most complex stroke cases.
Comprehensive Stroke Centre (CSC) Certification
Challenges in stroke care for healthcare providers
Comprehensive stroke centres (CSCs) manage the most complex stroke cases through evidence-based treatments and cutting-edge research protocols.
These centres can address the full range and severity of stroke cases, with follow-up in an intensive care unit. These hospitals are often educational resource centres for smaller community facilities that perform stroke patient care.
How our stroke centre certifications support you
CSC certification by DNV evaluates a hospital’s ability to provide advanced, round-the-clock stroke care.
It assesses protocols, neurosurgical capabilities, outcomes, and interventional services, ensuring compliance with national standards and positioning you as a leader in stroke excellence.
Elevating stroke care standards
Discover how DNV’s Acute Stroke Ready (ASR) Certification helps hospitals strengthen their response systems, enhance coordination, and deliver faster, evidence-based care for every patient.
Trusted experts in healthcare
DNV’s stroke certifications combine clinical best practice with a systems-based ISO 9001 framework.
Our model helps stroke centres exceed expectations – not just meet them – through data-driven care and sustainable performance improvement.
Benefits of our stroke centre services
- Recognition as a destination for advanced stroke care.
- Enhanced patient outcomes and organizational reputation.
- Improved access to research, funding, and referrals.
Confidence that your stroke program is operating at peak performance year-round with no blind spots.
Resources to support your stroke certification
Access essential materials to help guide your certification journey - from program standards to readiness tools.
Integrated stroke center program requirements
Explore the foundational requirements for integrated stroke systems to align with DNV’s tiered certification framework.
Stroke programs service line brochure
Learn how DNV’s stroke certification programs work together to elevate quality, performance, and patient outcomes across all levels of care.
Download the DNV Acute Stroke Ready program requirements
Download the full ASR program standards and discover how certification supports readiness, coordination, and quality in time-sensitive stroke care.
Download the DNV Primary Stroke Certification Requirements
Access the detailed criteria hospitals must meet to achieve DNV’s Primary Stroke Certification and demonstrate excellence in patient outcomes.
Download the DNV Primary Stroke Plus Certification Requirements
Review the enhanced standards for stroke centers seeking advanced readiness and integrated response capabilities.
Download the DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification Requirements
Understand the requirements for hospitals providing the highest level of stroke care, from complex cases to specialized interventions.
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