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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish safeguards to prevent death and disability from stroke. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to establish a comprehensive stroke system of care in Massachusetts. It requires the Department of Public Health to designate hospitals as Acute Stroke Ready Hospitals, Primary Stroke Centers, or Comprehensive Stroke Centers based on their certification by accredited organizations. It also mandates that emergency medical services providers develop protocols for assessing, treating, and transporting stroke patients to the appropriate designated stroke center. Additionally, the bill requires the creation of a statewide stroke registry to collect and analyze data on stroke care, and the establishment of a state stroke advisory taskforce to provide oversight and guidance on the stroke system of care.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (14)
Ruth Balser (D),
Mark Cusack (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Ken Gordon (D),
Danielle Gregoire (D),
Kate Hogan (D),
Louis Kafka (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
John Mahoney (D),
Kathleen O'Connor Ives (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
John Velis (D),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4623 (on 06/18/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2442 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2442.pdf |
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