IL HB5494

Amends the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems Act to consolidate and simplify stroke center terminology by replacing specific designations (Primary Stroke Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, Thrombectomy Capable/Ready Stroke Center, etc.) with the general term "Stroke Centers"

Requires hospitals to notify the Department of Public Health and Regional EMS Advisory Committee within 5 business days if they lose stroke certification, no longer meet evidence-based standards, or have any change to their designation level

Mandates the Department consult with the State Stroke Advisory Subcommittee when adopting or deleting approved stroke designation levels, which must align with levels recognized by Department-approved certifying bodies

Requires the Department to establish reporting requirements for designated Stroke Centers using new or existing electronic reporting tools for statewide data collection and certification purposes

Updates Regional Stroke Advisory Subcommittee membership requirements by removing references to specific stroke center types and requiring one representative from each level of stroke care