Ala. Admin. Code r. 420-2-3-.08

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 420-2-3-.08 - Statewide Stroke Registry

(1) Creation. The Statewide Stroke Registry shall become operational within 12 months after the Department has received sufficient funds to finance its development, implementation, and operation. At this time, the Statewide Stroke Registry shall collect data on the incidence, severity, and outcomes of stroke. The registry shall be used to improve the availability and delivery of pre-hospital or out-of-hospital care and hospital stroke care services.

(2) Data and Reporting. Data elements and reporting requirements will be established by the Council.

(3) Confidentiality. All registry data shall be held confidential pursuant to state and federal laws, rules, and policies. No patient name or other identifying data shall be made public.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 420-2-3-.08

Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXV, Issue No. 11, August 31, 2017, eff. 9/30/2017.

Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XL, Issue No. 04, January 31, 2022, eff. 3/17/2022.

Authors: William Crawford, M.D.; Jamie Gray

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 22-11D-1, et seq.