Recommended staffing levels for acute and hyperacute stroke units
| PT WTE/5 bed | OT WTE/5 bed | SLT WTE/5 bed | Psy WTE/5 beds | Dietn WTE/5 bed | Nurse WTE/1 bed | Consultant physician | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HASU | 0.73 | 0.68 | 0.34 | 0.2 | 0.15 | 2.9 | 24/7, min 6 rota |
| ASU | 0.84 | 0.81 | 0.40 | 0.2 | 0.15 | 1.35 | 5 days ward rounds |
ASU = acute stroke unit; Dietn = dietician; HASU = hyperacute stroke unit; OT = occupational therapy; Psy = psychologist; PT = physiotherapy; SLT = speech and language therapy; WTE = whole-time equivalent