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 Utah Administrative Code (Current through November 1, 2019)
 R426. Health, Family Health and Preparedness, Emergency Medical Services
 R426-2. Emergency Medical Services Provider Designations for Pre-Hospital Providers, Critical Incident Stress Management and Quality Assurance Reviews

  R426-2-720. Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Center Requirements  

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  • A hospital desiring to be designated as a Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Center for the purpose of receiving acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients via EMS shall meet to following requirements:

    (1) Be licensed as an acute care hospital in Utah.

    (2) Have an emergency department staffed by at least one (1) Physician and one (1) Registered Nurse at all times.

    (3) Have the ability to receive 12 lead EKG data from EMS agencies transporting patients to the hospital for treatment of ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI).

    (4) Have and maintain the ability to provide cardiac catheterization and PCI of STEMI patients within ninety (90) minutes of patient arrival in the emergency department 24/7.

    (5) Have an active and functioning performance improvement program for STEMI care and report required data to the Utah Department of Health as required by the Department.

    (6) Submit to a forma survey by representatives of the Department.

    (7) Upon successful designation, the Department may, in consultation with offline EMS medical direction and protocol, recommend direct transport of STEMI patients to a STEMI Treatment Center by an EMS agency.