Section 100160.02 - [Operative 1/1/2025] Stroke Quality Improvement and Evaluation Process(a) Each stroke critical care system shall have a quality improvement process that shall include, at a minimum: (1) Evaluation of program structure, process, and outcome.(2) Review of stroke-related deaths, major complications, and transfers.(3) A multidisciplinary Stroke Quality Improvement Committee, including both prehospital and hospital members.(4) Participation in the QI process by all designated stroke centers and prehospital providers involved in the stroke critical care system.(5) Evaluation of regional integration of stroke patient movement.(6) Participation in the stroke data management system.(7) Compliance with the California Evidence Code, Section 1157.7 to ensure confidentiality, and a disclosure-protected review of selected stroke cases.(b) The local EMS agency shall be responsible for on-going performance evaluation and quality improvement of the stroke critical care system.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 100160.02
Note: Authority cited: Sections 1797.107, 1797.176, 1797.254 and 1798.150, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1797.102, 1797.103, 1797.104, 1797.176, 1797.204, 1797.220, 1797.222, 1797.250, 1798.170 and 1798.172, Health and Safety Code.
1. Renumbering of section 100270.229 to section 100160.02, including amendment of section heading, filed 9-5-2024; operative 1/1/2025 (Register 2024, No. 36).