Stroke
Emergent Stroke Response
The Illinois General Assembly in 2009 passed HB 2244, allowing the creation of stroke systems of care in Illinois. The law identifies hospitals capable of providing emergent stroke care (Primary Stroke Centers and Emergent Stroke Ready Hospitals), and directs EMS providers to transport possible acute stroke patients to these hospitals. IHA is working with the American Heart Association and the Illinois Department of Public Health to create preliminary regulation that will enact the landmark legislation. Following completion of the regulatory process, IDPH will begin designating hospitals as Primary Stroke Centers and Emergent Stroke Ready Hospitals.