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SF 495

as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 02/13/2015 03:42pm

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underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
relating to health; requiring stroke transport protocols; amending Minnesota
Statutes 2014, section 144E.16, by adding a subdivision.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2014, section 144E.16, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:


new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Stroke transport protocols. new text end

new text begin Regional and local emergency medical
services programs must develop stroke transport protocols. The protocols must include
standards of care for triage and transport of acute stroke patients within a specific time
frame from symptom onset until transport to the most appropriate designated acute stroke
ready hospital, primary stroke center, or comprehensive stroke center.
new text end