Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 30 - MARYLAND INSTITUTE FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SYSTEMS (MIEMSS)
Subtitle 08 - DESIGNATION OF TRAUMA AND SPECIALTY REFERRAL CENTERS
Chapter 30.08.17 - Comprehensive Stroke Center Standards
Section 30.08.17.13 - Qualifications of Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants in the Emergency Department
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 30.08.17.13
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. Emergency department nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants who triage patients in the emergency department or care for acute stroke patients shall be trained in:
(1) Assessment of acute stroke;
(2) Treatment of acute stroke;
(3) Use of clinically appropriate fibrinolytic in acute ischemic stroke and the indication for endovascular therapy in acute ischemic stroke;
(4) Mechanical thrombectomy protocols;
(5) Treatment of blood pressure abnormalities with parenteral vasoactive agents;
(6) Neurological assessments and scales (i.e., National Institute of Health Stroke Scale and the Glasgow Coma Scale);
(7) Management of intubated/ventilated patients; and
(8) Care of patients post fibrinolytic therapy.
B. Continuing education requirements for nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants who care for the acute stroke patients in the emergency department shall include at least 5 hours of stroke-specific education annually.
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