Sec. 30.08.11.07. Stroke Unit

The hospital shall:

A. Maintain a stroke unit that meets the requirements of this regulation which:

(1) Has designated beds for the care of acute stroke patients beyond the acute treatment period which are:

(a) Part of a separate unit; or

(b) Part of an existing unit;

(2) Provides care to acute stroke patients through qualified clinical staff who meet the requirements in Regulation .10 of this chapter; and

(3) Maintains written documentation delineating the function of the stroke unit including:

(a) Admission criteria;

(b) Discharge criteria;

(c) Acute stroke care protocols;

(d) Patient census;

(e) Rehabilitation in the hospital;

(f) Rehabilitation after discharge; and

(g) Outcomes data; or

B. Have a written arrangement with another hospital which:

(1) Meets the requirements of this chapter;

(2) Has an inpatient stroke unit that meets the requirements of §A of this regulation; and

(3) Can admit the patient after initial treatment and stabilization.