Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 30 - MARYLAND INSTITUTE FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SYSTEMS (MIEMSS)
Subtitle 08 - DESIGNATION OF TRAUMA AND SPECIALTY REFERRAL CENTERS
Chapter 30.08.19 - Designated Thrombectomy-Capable Primary Stroke Center Standards
Section 30.08.19.06 - Intensive Care Unit
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A hospital designated as a thrombectomy-capable primary stroke center shall maintain an intensive care unit that:
A. Has designated beds for the care of the acute stroke patient;
B. Has 24/7 on-site practitioners with critical care privileges, including, for example, APNs, PAs, fellows, or residents;
C. Provides care to acute stroke patients through qualified clinical staff who meet the requirements in Regulation .11 of this chapter;
D. Follows standardized processes derived from evidence-based clinical practice guidelines to facilitate clinical care;
E. Incorporates individualized plans of care that are based on the patient's assessed needs and reflect coordination of care with other programs, as determined by patient comorbidities;
F. Has a process to assess the abilities and resources of family members to be involved in post-acute care; and
G. Maintains written documentation delineating the function of the intensive care unit, including:
