A. Surviving 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 facility shall support or participate in, or both support and participate in, acute stroke educational activities developed for EMS personnel which are conducted at least once a year.
Authority: Education Article, §13-509, Annotated Code of Maryland
Effective date: July 1, 2021 (48:9 Md. R. 360)
Regulation effective July 21, 2025 (52:14 Md. R. 714)