Establishes a coordinated stroke care system in Massachusetts, enhancing training, data collection, and public awareness.

The bill mandates the development of a coordinated stroke care system in Massachusetts. Key provisions include training EMS personnel in the FAST-ED stroke scale, regular data reviews, and recommendations for improving stroke patient documentation. It also requires capturing advance notification of stroke screening and the time between hospital arrival and treatment. Additionally, the bill calls for annual validations of Primary Stroke Service hospitals and a public education campaign to raise awareness of stroke symptoms.

Establishes a coordinated stroke care system in Massachusetts, enhancing training, data collection, and public awareness.

The bill mandates the development of a coordinated stroke care system in Massachusetts. Key provisions include training EMS personnel in the FAST-ED stroke scale, regular data reviews, and recommendations for improving stroke patient documentation. It also requires capturing advance notification of stroke screening and the time between hospital arrival and treatment. Additionally, the bill calls for annual validations of Primary Stroke Service hospitals and a public education campaign to raise awareness of stroke symptoms.