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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to timely care and saving lives. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve the timely treatment of stroke patients in Massachusetts. It requires the state's Department of Public Health and regional emergency medical services councils to update their pre-hospital protocols and transport plans for stroke patients by January 1, 2022. These protocols must include criteria for identifying patients with emergent large vessel occlusion, a type of severe stroke, and transporting them to specialized facilities that can provide advanced neuroendovascular treatment within a specified timeframe. The bill also requires the Department to identify hospitals that meet the criteria for providing this advanced stroke treatment. After January 1, 2023, the protocols and plans must be reviewed and updated annually to ensure stroke patients are transported to the most appropriate facility.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S3173 (on 01/03/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1491 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1491.pdf |
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