LAC 48:I.18705. Attestation for Stroke Center Recognition

A. A hospital seeking CSC, TSC, PSC-E, ASRH or stroke referral center recognition will submit an affidavit of the hospital CEO to LERN detailing compliance with the requirements designated herein. 1. A center or hospital seeking CSC recognition which submits a copy of that level of certification by a LERN-recognized organization, such as the joint commission or other LERN approved accrediting/certification body, shall be assumed to meet the requirements for recognition. 2. A center or hospital seeking TSC stroke center recognition which submits a copy of that level of certification by a LERN-recognized organization, such as the joint commission, HFAP, or other LERN approved accrediting/certification body, shall be assumed to meet the requirements for recognition. 3. A center or hospital seeking PSC-E stroke center recognition which submits a copy of PSC certification by a LERN-recognized organization, such as the joint commission, HFAP, or other LERN approved accrediting/certification body, shall be assumed to meet the requirements for recognition. In addition to a copy of the certification, the CEO must also attest to meeting the additional board approved requirements. 4. A center or hospital seeking PSC stroke center recognition which submits a copy of that level of certification by a LERN-recognized organization, such as the joint commission, HFAP, or other LERN approved accrediting/certification body, shall be assumed to meet the requirements for recognition. 5. A center or hospital seeking ASRH recognition must submit data which, at a minimum, meets door to needle metric for ASRH recognition for the two consecutive quarters immediately preceding the submission date. Although a center or hospital seeking ASRH stroke center recognition is not required to obtain certification by an external certifying body, a hospital which submits a copy of ASRH certification by a LERN-recognized organization, such as the joint commission, HFAP or other LERN approved accrediting/certification body, shall be assumed to meet the requirements for recognition. Hospitals must all meet LERN ASRH requirements and approved data submission requirements. 6. Each center or hospital shall submit proof of continued compliance every two years by submission of an affidavit by its CEO. The CEO may submit a revised attestation at any point during the two year period, as appropriate, when a change in resources or certification occurs. B. A hospital or center which fails to meet the requirements as attested, or which no longer chooses to maintain state Stroke Facility level recognition, shall immediately notify LERN and local EMS.