The TEMS Stroke Triage Committee is responsible for the effective identification, analysis and correction of system issues related to stroke triage and inter-hospital transfer within the Tidewater region. The committee will link EMS data and hospital Stroke data for a comprehensive view focused on process improvement and retrospective systemic analysis. This requires an objective review by qualified, appropriate representatives of EMS, stroke and hospital programs within the TEMS Region, protected by a process which ensures patient confidentiality. The Committee is responsible for the TEMS Regional Stroke Plan and works with the Virginia Stroke Systems Task Force (VSSTF) to coordinate stroke care education and training consistently throughout the region.