N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43G-7A.7

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

Section 8:43G-7A.7 - Comprehensive stroke center staffing

(a) In addition to meeting the requirements of 8:43G-7A.3 and 7A.4, a hospital designated as a comprehensive stroke center shall:

1. Satisfy the following staff qualifications, consistent with the on-call criteria set forth at 8:43G-5.1 (l)2:

i. A neurosurgical team capable of assessing and treating complex stroke and stroke-like syndromes;

ii. A neuroradiologist with current Certificate of Added Qualifications in neuroradiology on staff; and

iii. A physician with neuro-interventional angiographic training and skills on staff as deemed by the hospital's credentialing process;

2. Have available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, digital subtraction angiography and a special procedures suite equipped for neuro-interventional procedures, such that the procedures shall be performed within 60 minutes following order entry.

i. In the event that tele-radiology is used in image interpretation, all staffing and staff qualification requirements contained in this subchapter shall remain in effect and shall be documented by the hospital.

ii. A qualified radiologist shall be board-certified by the American Board of Radiology or the American Osteopathic Board of Radiology.

iii. A qualified neurologist shall be board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry;

3. Provide comprehensive rehabilitation services either on site or by written transfer agreement with another health care facility licensed to provide such services; and

4. Enter into and maintain written transfer agreements with primary stroke centers in New Jersey to accept transfer of patients with complex strokes when clinically warranted.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43G-7A.7

Amended by R.2007 d.353, effective 11/19/2007.
See: 39 N.J.R. 336(a), 39 N.J.R. 4928(b).
In (a)2, substituted "60" for "20".