Surviving acute stroke patients and their families shall receive instruction on: Signs and symptoms of acute stroke, including the importance of activating EMS; Effects and prognosis of acute stroke; Potential complications of acute stroke; Needs and rationales for treatment; Patient compliance instructions for risk reduction of individual risk factors and secondary prevention programs; and Post-stroke support services. 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. The hospital shall conduct at least two times per year public education programs on: Stroke prevention; Recognition of signs and symptoms of acute stroke and the need to activate EMS; Diagnosis of acute stroke; and Treatment of acute stroke.