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IN HB1145
Bill
Status
4/24/2017
Primary Sponsor
Dennis Zent
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AI Summary
HEA 1145 Summary
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Emergency Medical Services Commission must adopt rules by July 1, 2018 for identification, transport, and treatment of stroke patients based on evidence-based science and nationally recognized guidelines.
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Emergency Medical Services Commission must adopt and distribute a nationally recognized stroke assessment tool to emergency medical services personnel by July 1, 2018.
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State Department of Health must compile and maintain a list of Indiana hospitals certified as comprehensive stroke centers, primary stroke centers, or acute stroke ready hospitals by recognized organizations including the American Heart Association, Joint Commission, DNV GL, Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program, or commission-approved organizations.
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State Department of Health must compile and maintain a list of network participating hospitals with written transfer agreements to move stroke patients to certified centers for specialized treatment therapies.
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Health care facilities cannot advertise as stroke centers unless certified by recognized entities, with violations subject to penalties under IC 16-21-5.
Legislative Description
Stroke protocols for emergency services personnel. Requires the emergency medical services commission to: (1) adopt rules concerning protocols for the identification, transport, and treatment of stroke patients by personnel providing emergency medical services; and (2) adopt and distribute a nationally recognized stroke assessment tool to personnel providing emergency medical services. Requires the Indiana state department of health (department) to compile and maintain a list of: (1) certain certified stoke centers and hospitals; and (2) Indiana network participating hospitals. Requires certified hospitals to provide certain information to the department. Prohibits advertising that a facility is a stroke center or hospital unless
Last Action
Public Law 138
4/24/2017