Primary Stroke Center (PSC) Designation

Section 515.5020  Primary Stroke Center (PSC) Designation a)         Subject to Section 515.5040, Primary Stroke Center designation shall remain valid at all times while the hospital maintains its certification as a PSC in good standing with the Department-approved certifying body. (Section 3.117(a)(4) of the Act) b) The duration of a PSC designation shall coincide with the duration of its PSC certification. (Section 3.117(a)(4) of the Act) c) Each designated PSC shall have its designation automatically renewed upon the Department's receipt of a copy of the certifying body's certification renewal and an application available through the Department. (Section 3.117(a)(4) of the Act) d) The Department shall consult with the State Stroke Advisory Subcommittee in developing designation, re-designation, and de-designation processes for PSCs. (Section 3.117(c) of the Act) e)         A hospital shall submit a copy of its certification renewal from the certifying body as soon as practical, but no later than 30 business days after the hospital receives the certification.  Upon receipt of the certification renewal, the Department will begin the re-designation process.