Bill > H4113

This bill aims to improve stroke care by establishing a system for designating hospitals as Comprehensive Stroke Centers, Primary Stroke Centers, or Acute Stroke Capable Centers, with the Department of Public Health responsible for certifying these designations based on criteria set by nationally recognized organizations like the American Heart Association and The Joint Commission. It also mandates that Emergency Medical Services (EMS) authorities develop pre-hospital care protocols for stroke patients, including standardized triage and transport plans to the appropriate designated stroke center, and requires EMS providers to use a standardized stroke triage assessment tool provided by the Department of Public Health. Furthermore, the bill mandates the creation of a statewide stroke database to collect data on stroke care, which will be used for continuous quality improvement initiatives, and requires healthcare providers to report data consistent with national guidelines, with the goal of improving stroke response and treatment across the state.