Bill > S1245

This bill aims to improve timely care and save lives by establishing protocols for the assessment, treatment, and transport of stroke patients by emergency medical services (EMS) providers in Massachusetts. The bill requires regional EMS councils, in collaboration with the state Department of Public Health, to develop protocols that prioritize the direct transport of patients suspected of having an emergent large vessel occlusion stroke to the nearest facility capable of providing advanced neuroendovascular treatment, even if it involves aircraft transport. The bill defines "facilities with the capabilities to properly assess, diagnose using advanced imaging devices, and treat stroke patients with complex cases of ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke, and perform mechanical thrombectomy 24/7" as those offering neuroendovascular treatment, which the Department of Public Health will identify.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1245