151 The Impact of Minimum Volume Thresholds on Geographic Access to Stroke Thrombectomy

Abstract

OBJECTIVES/GOALS: At least 15 stroke thrombectomies per proceduralist per year are required for Thrombectomy-Capable and Comprehensive Stroke Centers. We sought to estimate the potential impact of these minimum volume thresholds on geographic access to stroke thrombectomy (ST). METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: Using the Florida State Inpatient Database, we will identify patients discharged with acute ischemic stroke from 2015-2019 and all non-federal facilities that performed ≥1 ST procedure per year. We will then calculate the proportion of stroke patients who live within 20, 65, 115, 165 and 200 miles (correlating with estimated ground transport times of 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 hours, respectively) of centers that perform ST using ArcGIS software and evaluate the impact of varying the threshold ST volume required by each facility on this proportion. We will then perform multiple two proportion z-tests to compare proportions of patients within driving distance over time. RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: We hypothesize that over time, and particularly after the pivotal trials of ST were published in 2015, that the number of facilities that perform ST have increased over time, which would increase the geographic access to ST. We also hypothesize that since the Joint Commission set the minimum procedural volume for proceduralists at Thrombectomy-Capable and Comprehensive Stroke Center to 15 per year, this would work to increase regionalization and could work to decrease geographic access to ST. However, we hope to elucidate the net impact of the interplay between these two opposing factors on regionalization of care over time which is currently unclear. DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE: Current ST volume thresholds have focused on technical proficiency but may impact regionalization of care and geographic access to ST. Since access to ST is time-sensitive, a data-driven approach and better coordination on a regional level may be necessary to ensure timely access to ST.