16 Del. Admin. Code § 4306-3.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025

Section 4306-3.0 - Organization

3.1 16 Del.C. Ch. 97 legislated the creation of a state-wide stroke system of care (SSoC) in 2016 (80 Del. Laws, c. 404). The statute placed the responsibility for the system's development, implementation, and maintenance to the Office of Emergency Medical Services. The legislation authorized the Director of Public Health (DPH) to establish a standing Stroke System Committee comprised of a network of stakeholders from the stroke spectrum of care, including prevention, prehospital care, acute care, and post-acute care. Committee leadership, along with subcommittee organization and leadership, is delineated in the Stroke System of Care Policies and Procedures which are established and approved by the committee, with final approval by the Director of DPH.

3.2 Committees

3.2.1 The Stroke System of Care Coordinator serves as administrator for the Stroke System and all related committees:

3.2.2 The Stroke System of Care Committee serves as the committee providing coordination, oversight, and guidance for all components of the Stroke System in Delaware.

3.2.3 The Quality Evaluation Subcommittee serves as the subcommittee that provides recommendations, advice, and assistance to DPH in its ongoing evaluation of the Delaware Stroke System. The Committee evaluates data related to system metrics of success and quality of patient care and outcomes.

3.2.4 Ad hoc subcommittees may be assigned as needed.

16 Del. Admin. Code § 4306-3.0

28 DE Reg. 390 (11/1/2024) (Final)