N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43G-7A.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 8:43G-7A.5 - Primary stroke center education and training

(a) A hospital designated as a primary stroke center shall, under the direction of a stroke center physician director, provide education regarding acute stroke to both the hospital's personnel and the public.

1. The hospital shall provide to personnel engaged in direct patient care of acute stroke patients continuing education annually regarding diagnosis and treatment of acute stroke as follows:

i. For those personnel who are assigned to an acute stroke team, a minimum of eight CME credits or eight continuing education units (CEU) or eight hours of training for unlicensed assistive personnel, as applicable, each year in the area of cerebrovascular disease; and

ii. For those personnel who are not assigned to a stroke team but are regularly assigned to the care of acute stroke patients, a minimum of four CME credits or four CEU or four hours of training for unlicensed assistive personnel, as applicable, each year in the area of cerebrovascular disease.

2. The hospital shall provide to the public ongoing education regarding prevention, recognition, diagnosis and treatment of acute stroke, hosting at least two such programs annually.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43G-7A.5