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 30.08.19.14 - Policies, Protocols, Guidelines, and Agreements
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
In addition to meeting the requirements of COMAR 30.08.11.13, a hospital designated as a thrombectomy-capable primary stroke center shall:
A. Have written policies ensuring that:
B. Have written procedures demonstrating the ability to care for two complex interventional radiology stroke patients at one time, using appropriate clinical staff;
C. Have written documentation demonstrating on-call and backup on-call schedules for physicians and staff for 24/7 coverage;
D. Have written care protocols for advanced treatment of complex stroke patients, including, but not limited to, acute ischemic stroke patients and acute intra-arterial therapeutic interventions; and
E. Document and review the scope of practice and the roles and responsibilities of nurse practitioners and physician assistants providing care to the acute stroke patient in the intensive care unit, the emergency department, and the stroke unit.
