Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024
Section 30.08.17.04 - Neuroscience Intensive Care UnitThe designated comprehensive stroke center shall maintain a dedicated neuroscience intensive care unit that meets the requirements of this regulation and:
A. Has designated beds for the care of acute stroke patients;B. Has 24/7 on-site practitioners with neurovascular training, including, for example, APNs, PAs, neuro-intensivists, fellows, or residents;C. Provides care to acute stroke patients through qualified clinical staff who meet the requirements in Regulations .12-.15 of this chapter;D. Follows standardized processes derived from evidence-based practice clinical practice guidelines to facilitate clinical care;E. Incorporates individualized plans of care that are based on the patient's assessed needs and reflect coordination of care with other programs, as determined by patient comorbidities;F. Has a process to assess the abilities and resources of family members to be involved in post-acute care; andG. Maintains written documentation delineating the function of the neuroscience intensive care unit, including:(3) Acute stroke care protocols;(4) Interdisciplinary rounding;(5) Rehabilitation assessment and services in the hospital; andMd. Code Regs. 30.08.17.04
Regulation .04 amended effective 48:22 Md. R. 938, eff. 1/1/2022