Challenges in mobile stroke care in healthcare 

Mobile stroke units (MSUs) represent a major advancement in prehospital stroke response. These specialized ambulances are equipped with imaging, medication, telecommunication tools, and trained personnel to evaluate, diagnose, and begin treatment before the patient reaches the hospital. 

By enabling faster intervention – including the administration of thrombolytic therapy – MSUs significantly reduce door-to-needle time and improve patient outcomes. Their success relies on seamless integration with certified stroke centres and emergency services. Certification helps ensure these mobile services meet national clinical and safety standards, offering a consistent, high-quality approach to early stroke care. 

How our mobile stroke services support you  

DNV’s Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU) Certification provides comprehensive validation of a mobile stroke unit’s clinical protocols, staffing, technology, and operational quality. It applies to both hospital-based and EMS-partnered programs that deliver acute stroke triage and care in the field. 

The certification references established guidelines, including those from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, and confirms that prehospital assessments, imaging, treatment protocols, and transfers are conducted to the highest standards. 

DNV’s MSU certification program ensures that mobile stroke units are effectively integrated into broader stroke systems of care to support early diagnosis and expedited access to endovascular treatment for acute stroke patients.