144.492 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Applicability. For the purposes of sections 144.492 to 144.494, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them. Subd. 2. Commissioner. “Commissioner” means the commissioner of health. Subd. 3. Joint commission. “Joint commission” means the independent, not-for-profit organization that accredits and certifies health care organizations and programs in the […]
144.493 CRITERIA. Subdivision 1. Comprehensive stroke center. A hospital meets the criteria for a comprehensive stroke center if the hospital has been certified as a comprehensive stroke center by the joint commission or another nationally recognized accreditation entity and the hospital participates in the Minnesota stroke registry program. Subd. 2. Primary stroke center. A hospital […]
144.494 DESIGNATING STROKE CENTERS AND STROKE HOSPITALS. Subdivision 1. Naming privileges. Unless it has been designated as a stroke center or stroke hospital pursuant to section 144.493, no hospital shall use the term “stroke center” or “stroke hospital” in its name or its advertising or shall otherwise indicate it has stroke treatment capabilities. Subd. 2. […]
