Md. Code Regs. 30.08.11.12

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 30.08.11.12 - Prevention/Public Education

A. Surviving acute stroke patients and their families shall receive instruction on:

(1) Signs and symptoms of acute stroke, including the importance of activating EMS;

(2) Effects and prognosis of acute stroke;

(3) Potential complications of acute stroke;

(4) Needs and rationales for treatment;

(5) Patient compliance instructions for risk reduction of individual risk factors and secondary prevention programs; and

(6) Post-stroke support services.

B. The hospital shall support or participate, or both, in acute stroke educational activities developed for EMS personnel which are conducted at least once a year.

C. The hospital shall conduct at least two times per year public education programs on:

(1) Stroke prevention;

(2) Recognition of signs and symptoms of acute stroke and the need to activate EMS;

(3) Diagnosis of acute stroke; and

(4) Treatment of acute stroke.

Md. Code Regs. 30.08.11.12

Regulation .12 amended effective 48:9 Md. R. 360, eff. 7/1/2021