In 2005, Senate Bill 330 was passed during the 79th Legislature. The purpose of the bill was to develop a state emergency stroke treatment system. This allows responders to identify, transport, and treat stroke victims in appropriate facilities. The
stroke designation rules went into effect on August 30, 2009.
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has the authority to designate facilities. The Office of EMS/Trauma Systems Section of DSHS works with hospitals and Regional Advisory Councils (RACs) to:
- Develop facility designation protocols,
- Develop policies, and
- Designate facilities in the state.
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Stroke System Development
Overview
Councils
Stroke Facility Designation
The Brain Attack Coalition (BAC) recommendations are the department-approved national stroke standard requirements for Comprehensive and Primary Stroke Center designation per Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §157.133. The BAC requirements are located at: https://www.brainattackcoalition.org/
Documents
Fees
The non-refundable stroke application fees for a stroke designation period are as follows:
- Level I stroke facility application fee is $100.00.
- Level II stroke facility application fee is $100.00.
- Level III stroke facility application fee is $100.00.
Facilities
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Policies
For the purposes of Stroke Facility designation, DSHS will accept certifications or survey results from these recognized agencies:
Get In Touch
By Email
DSHS.EMS-TRAUMA@dshs.texas.gov
By Mail
Send mail correspondence to:
Person's name
Texas Department of State Health Services
EMS/Trauma Systems
Attn: Stroke Designation Program
PO Box 149347 MC 1876
Austin, Texas 78714-9347
Staff Contacts
For technical difficulties information, process or rule clarification:
Designation Program Manager
Elizabeth Stevenson, R.N. – (512) 834-6794
Elizabeth.Stevenson@dshs.texas.gov
Designation Program Coordinator
Audrey Green, R.N. – (512) 605-9108
Audrey.Green@dshs.texas.gov