OH HB427

Replaces the Council on Stroke Prevention and Education with the Stroke System of Care Task Force, composed of representatives from the Department of Health, State Board of Emergency Medical Services, American Stroke Association, primary stroke centers, rural hospitals, physicians, and emergency medical service providers.

Establishes a state recognition system for hospitals certified as primary stroke centers by the Joint Commission, Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program, or other nationally recognized entities; prohibits hospitals from using the "primary stroke center" designation without recognition.

Requires the Department of Health to develop and maintain a stroke data registry using standardized metrics aligned with the American Heart Association, American Stroke Association, CDC, and Joint Commission standards; mandates hospitals and emergency medical service organizations provide stroke treatment data.

Mandates the State Board of Emergency Medical Services establish a standardized stroke assessment and protocol tool and prehospital care protocols for assessment, treatment, and transport of stroke patients by all levels of emergency medical technicians.

Requires emergency service telecommunicator training and emergency medical technician training to include instruction on stroke patient assessment and treatment; establishes statewide stroke response and treatment system with the Department posting primary stroke center lists and assessment tools online annually.