Regulation .12 Prevention/Public Education.
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A.
Surviving acute stroke patients and their families shall receive instruction on:
(1)
Signs and symptoms of acute stroke, including the importance of activating EMS;
(2)
Effects and prognosis of acute stroke;
(3)
Potential complications of acute stroke;
(4)
Needs and rationales for treatment;
(5)
Patient compliance instructions for risk reduction of individual risk factors and secondary prevention programs; and
(6)
Post-stroke support services.
B.
The hospital shall support or participate, or both, in acute stroke educational activities developed for EMS personnel which are conducted at least once a year.
C.
The hospital shall conduct at least two times per year public education programs on:
(1)
Stroke prevention;
(2)
Recognition of signs and symptoms of acute stroke and the need to activate EMS;
(3)
Diagnosis of acute stroke; and
(4)
Treatment of acute stroke.