Md. Code Regs. 30.08.18.12

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

Section 30.08.18.12 - Prevention/Public Education

A. Surviving 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 facility shall support or participate in, or both support and participate in, acute stroke educational activities developed for EMS personnel which are conducted at least once a year.

Md. Code Regs. 30.08.18.12

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