Alabama Administrative Code
Title 420 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF HEALTH
Chapter 420-2-3 - ALABAMA STATEWIDE HEALTH SYSTEM FOR STROKE
Section 420-2-3-.04 - Inspection Process
Universal Citation: AL Admin Code R 420-2-3-.04
Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 11, August 30, 2024
(1) Initial inspection.
(a) Each applicant hospital will
have an opportunity to meet face to face with Department staff prior to
designation as a stroke center.
(b)
Each applicant hospital will be asked to provide information to the Department
for inspection to ensure the hospital meets the minimum standards for the
desired stroke center designation.
(c) The hospital shall also receive an onsite
inspection to ensure the hospital meets the minimum standards for the desired
stroke center designation level as required by these rules.
(d) The Department's staff will coordinate
the hospital inspection process with the inspection team and schedule a time
for the inspection.
(e) The
hospital will receive written notification of the onsite inspection results
from the Department.
(2) Level designation change.
(a) If a state
inspected and approved stroke center applies to upgrade its designation after
being accredited by a nationally recognized stroke accreditation agency, a
state site visit may be deferred.
(b) A state inspected and approved stroke
center may request to downgrade its designation if coordinated with the OEMS
and a site visit may be deferred.
(3) Stroke Center Reinspection. Each stroke center shall be re-evaluated no less than every 4 years to ensure designation criteria is maintained.
Authors: William Crawford, M.D.; Jamie Gray
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 22-11D-1, et seq.
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