Section 144.493 - CRITERIASubdivision 1.Comprehensive stroke center.A hospital meets the criteria for a comprehensive stroke center if the hospital has been certified as a comprehensive stroke center by the joint commission or another nationally recognized accreditation entity and the hospital participates in the Minnesota stroke registry program.
Subd. 2.Primary stroke center.A hospital meets the criteria for a primary stroke center if the hospital has been certified as a primary stroke center by the joint commission or another nationally recognized accreditation entity and the hospital participates in the Minnesota stroke registry program.
Subd. 2a.Thrombectomy-capable stroke center.A hospital meets the criteria for a thrombectomy-capable stroke center if the hospital has been certified as a thrombectomy-capable stroke center by the joint commission or another nationally recognized accreditation entity, or is a primary stroke center that is not certified as a thrombectomy-based capable stroke center but the hospital has attained a level of stroke care distinction by offering mechanical endovascular therapies and has been certified by a department approved certifying body that is a nationally recognized guidelines-based organization.
Subd. 3.Acute stroke ready hospital.A hospital meets the criteria for an acute stroke ready hospital if the hospital has the following elements of an acute stroke ready hospital:
(1) an acute stroke team available or on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week;(2) written stroke protocols, including triage, stabilization of vital functions, initial diagnostic tests, and use of medications;(3) a written plan and letter of cooperation with emergency medical services regarding triage and communication that are consistent with regional patient care procedures;(4) emergency department personnel who are trained in diagnosing and treating acute stroke;(5) the capacity to complete basic laboratory tests, electrocardiograms, and chest x-rays 24 hours a day, seven days a week;(6) the capacity to perform and interpret brain injury imaging studies 24 hours a day, seven days a week;(7) written protocols that detail available emergent therapies and reflect current treatment guidelines, which include performance measures and are revised at least annually;(8) a neurosurgery coverage plan, call schedule, and a triage and transportation plan;(9) transfer protocols and agreements for stroke patients; and(10) a designated medical director with experience and expertise in acute stroke care.2013 c 108 art 12 s 31; 2014 c 291 art 6 s 8, 9
Amended by 2024 Minn. Laws, ch. 127,s 59-27, eff. 8/1/2024.Amended by 2014 Minn. Laws, ch. 291,s 6-9, eff. 8/1/2014.Amended by 2014 Minn. Laws, ch. 291,s 6-8, eff. 8/1/2014.Added by 2013 Minn. Laws, ch. 108,s 12-31, eff. 8/1/2013.