Md. Code Regs. 30.08.11.06

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

Section 30.08.11.06 - Transfer of Stroke Patients in Need of Higher Level of Care

The hospital shall:

A. Transfer the clinically appropriate stroke patient requiring a higher level of care after initial treatment and stabilization to a MIEMSS designated primary stroke center that has endovascular capability or a MIEMSS designated comprehensive stroke center; and

B. Maintain an agreement or agreements with a commercial ambulance service to:

(1) Transfer stroke patients as clinically necessary;

(2) Ensure the appropriate delivery of care during transport; and

(3) Limit utilization of local emergency medical services (EMS) resources unless by pre-existing agreement.

Md. Code Regs. 30.08.11.06

Regulation .06B amended effective June 4, 2007 (34:11 Md. R. 973); adopted effective 48:9 Md. R. 360, eff. 7/1/2021