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R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-78.1-1. Short title
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This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Stroke Prevention and Treatment Act of 2009.”
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-78.1-2. Legislative findings
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It is hereby found and declared as follows: (1) The rapid identification, diagnosis, and treatment of stroke can save the lives of stroke victims and in some cases can reverse neurological damage such as paralysis and speech and language impairments, leaving stroke victims with f…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-78.1-3. Designation of Rhode Island comprehensive and primary stroke centers and acute stroke ready hospitals
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(a) The director of the department of health shall establish a process to recognize comprehensive and primary stroke centers and acute stroke-ready hospitals in Rhode Island. The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and the American Heart Association/Amer…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-78.1-4. Acute care hospitals
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All acute care hospitals shall maintain readiness to treat stroke patients. This shall include: (1) Adherence with American Heart Association/American Stroke Association guidelines; (2) Establishment of written care protocols for the treatment of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke p…
