Md. Code Regs. 30.08.19.05

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 30.08.19.05 - Stroke Team

A. In addition to meeting the requirements of COMAR 30.08.11.05, the acute stroke team shall include at a minimum:

(1) A physician, with special competence in caring for an acute stroke patient, who is Board-certified or Board-eligible in:

(a) Neurology;

(b) Critical care medicine;

(c) Emergency medicine; or

(d) Internal medicine; and

(2) At least one additional health care provider, with experience in caring for the acute stroke patient, who may be:

(a) An emergency physician;

(b) An internal medicine physician;

(c) A neurology resident or fellow;

(d) A registered nurse;

(e) A physician's assistant; or

(f) A nurse practitioner.

B. If a physician otherwise satisfies §A(1) of this regulation but is not Board-certified or Board-eligible in neurology, a Board-certified or Board-eligible neurologist shall be available within 15 minutes for consultation under the terms of a written agreement by:

(1) Telephone; or

(2) Audio/visual communication.

Md. Code Regs. 30.08.19.05

Regulation .05 adopted effective 48:22 Md. R. 939, eff. 1/1/2022