2016 Boards and Commissions

Statewide System of Care Stroke Task Force

General Information

Formal Name:Statewide System of Care Stroke Task Force
Contact Person:Tim Wilson, EMS Program Manager 301 Centennial Mall South Lincoln, NE 68509 Phone: 402-471-0124
Purpose:Advise and make recommendations to the department in implementing the Stroke System of Care Act. The Task Force will advise the department on protocols for assessment, stabilization and appropriate routing of stroke patients by EMS as well as the communication and coordination between hospitals, comprehensive stroke centers, and primary stroke centers. The Task Force will also recommend essential health care services to be provided through telehealth for acute stroke care.
How Many Affectable:All residents of Nebraska
How Many Served:None to date, the Stroke Task force is currently being created by the Department
Year Created:2016
Year Active:2016
Sunset Date:NA

Authorization

Authorization Citation:2016 LB 722 - Stroke System of Care Act Section 9.1
Parent Agency:DHHS

Memberships and Meetings

Number Of Members:Minimum of 8
Who Appoints:The Stroke System of Care Act Section 9.1 lists out the required members of the task force.
Legislative Approval:Yes
Qualifications Of Members:Members specified by LB 722 and come from specific specialty areas in the stroke system of care.
Per Diem:None
Expense Reimbursement:Yes
Term Length:Unspecified
Terms Rotate or Expire At Once:

Meetings Required In:

Required FY 13-14:NA
Held FY 13-14:NA
Required FY 14-15:NA
Held FY 14-15:NA
Required FY 15-16:NA
Held FY 15-16:NA

Operations

Support Staff:Yes
Shared or Separate:Shared
FY 13-14 Budget:0
FY 14-15 Budget:0
FY 15-16 Budget:0
Other Funding Sources:None
Spending Authority:NA

Accomplishments

Since July 1, 2012:The Statewide System of Care Stroke Task Force was established with LB 722 Approved on April 18, 2016. The department was to assume implementation October 1, 2016. As of June 2016, the department is in the process of building the Stroke Task Force by contacting the required partners.