Bill > HB1545

This bill aims to improve cardiac and stroke outcomes in Washington State by establishing a comprehensive, data-driven system for coordinating and enhancing emergency cardiac and stroke care. The bill directs the Department of Health to create a statewide cardiac and stroke registry that will collect detailed information from emergency medical services providers and hospitals about heart attack, sudden cardiac arrest, and stroke care. The registry will focus on collecting data that helps assess the timeliness and quality of patient care, using existing data sources to minimize new reporting requirements. Starting in July 2027, hospitals and emergency medical services providers will be required to submit quarterly data to the registry. The department will be responsible for developing care system standards, categorizing stroke and cardiac centers, and conducting ongoing performance evaluations. Additionally, the bill requires the department to provide annual reports to the governor and legislature analyzing the collected data, offer technical assistance to medical providers, conduct public education about heart attack and stroke symptoms, and identify strategies for improving cardiac and stroke care across the state. Importantly, the bill ensures that individual patient, provider, and facility-specific outcome data will remain confidential and protected from public disclosure or legal proceedings.

Health and Social Services

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1545&Year=2025&Initiative=false