Section 5. Biennial report.
(a) Duty to prepare and file.--The department shall prepare a biennial report by July 1 in odd-numbered years in conjunction with its review of emergency medical services protocols. The report shall be filed with the chairman and minority chairman of the Health and Human Services Committee of the Senate and the chairman and minority chairman of the Health Committee of the House of Representatives. ((a) amended June 30, 2025, P.L.78, No.24)
(b) Contents.--The report shall include:
(1) The number, location and county of certified comprehensive stroke centers, primary stroke centers and acute stroke-ready hospitals in this Commonwealth. ((1) amended June 12, 2017, P.L.9, No.4)
(2) Changes in the number and/or locations of certified comprehensive stroke centers, primary stroke centers and acute stroke-ready hospitals since the last report. ((2) amended June 12, 2017, P.L.9, No.4)
(3) A summary of the training protocols to ensure that certified emergency medical services providers, within their scope of practice, receive regular training and assessment and treatment of stroke patients.
(4) Any other information the department may deem necessary.