§ 12-15-37-7 — Stroke prevention and treatment programs

The office and the Indiana department of
health may collaborate with the American Heart Association to reduce
the cost of stroke treatment and improve the outcome of stroke patients
in the state. The collaboration may include the following:
(1) The development and implementation of a comprehensive
statewide public education program on stroke prevention that is
targeted at high-risk populations and at geographical areas that
have a high incidence of stroke.
(2) The recommendation and dissemination of guidelines on the
treatment of stroke patients, including emergency stroke care.
(3) The development of a program that would ensure that the
public and health care providers are informed concerning the
most effective stroke prevention strategies.
(4) The dissemination of information concerning public and
private grant opportunities available for hospitals and providers
of emergency medical services for the purposes of improving
stroke patient care.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.224-2003, SEC.82. Amended by P.L.56-2023, SEC.108.