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- Referred to health
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 61–0
- Ordered to third reading cal.1619
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Print number 5771a
- Amend and recommit to health
- Referred to health
- Referred to health
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Relates to stroke centers
In Assembly Committee · Health · Sponsor Michael Simanowitz
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Title of bill
An act to amend the public health law, in relation to stroke centers
Purpose
This bill will establish a state-wide stroke system of care by the designation of comprehensive stroke centers, primary stroke centers and acute stroke ready hospitals. It will also define emergency medical services training and transport protocols while also maintaining a statewide stroke database.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 amends the public health law by adding a new article 28-f. The first part of this section, 2899-d, is in reference to the designation of comprehensive stroke centers, primary stroke centers and acute stroke ready hospitals. Section 2899-e relates to the communication between these centers. Section 2899-f relates to emergency services providers and their assessment and transportation of stroke patients to a comprehensive stroke center, primary stroke center or acute stroke ready hospital. Section 2899-g relates to continuous improvement of the quality of care of individuals with strokes. Section 2899-h relates to coverage for telemedicine services. Section 2899-i relates to the use of designation in advertising and section 2899-j is a disclaimer for the purposes of clarifying that this legislation is not a medical practice guide and shall not be used to restrict the authority of a hospital as well as claiming that the legislature intends that all patients be treated individually based on each patient's needs and circumstances.
Section 2 sets the effective date.
Justification
The rapid identification, diagnosis, and treatment of stroke can save the lives of stroke patients and in some cases can reverse neurological damage such as paralysis and speech and language impairments, leaving stroke patients with few or no neurological deficits. Yet despite technological advancements for identifying potential strokes, they are still the 4th leading cause of death and the number one cause of disability with almost 795,000 new and recurring cases being reported per year, a number that is only anticipated to rise due to aging citizens.
To combat strokes, an effective system to support stroke survival is needed in our communities in order to treat stroke patients in a timely manner and to improve the overall treatment of stroke patients in order to increase survival and decrease the disabilities associated with stroke. There is a public health need for acute care hospitals, which often lack the necessary staff and equipment to optimally triage and treat stroke patients, in this State to establish comprehensive stroke centers, primary stroke centers and acute stroke ready hospitals to ensure the rapid triage, diagnostic evaluation and treatment of patients suffering a stroke. This legislation will create a program that will provide specific patient care and support services criteria that stroke centers must meet in order to ensure that stroke patients receive safe and effective care. Additionally, modifying the state's emergency medical response system to assure that stroke patients may be quickly identified and transported to and treated in facilities that have specialized programs for providing timely and effective treatment for stroke patients.
Legislative history
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Fiscal implications
There are no fiscal implications.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the 180th day after it shall become law.
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