Indiana Stroke Centers

Indiana Certified Stroke Centers

Starting July 2018, per IC 16-31-2-9.5, the Indiana State Department of Health is responsible for compiling and maintaining a list of certified stroke centers and hospitals, as well as stroke network participating hospitals in Indiana.  In order for stroke centers to appear on this list, they must provide:

• What level of stroke certification (Comprehensive Stroke Center, Primary Stroke Center, or Acute Stroke-Ready Hospital),
• Name of the certifying entity, and
• Provide proof of certification by including a copy of the stroke center certification and the date the certification is set to expire.

If there is a change in stroke center status, (such as suspended, revoked, or lowered) the law requires hospitals to inform ISDH of such action within 48 hours of such action.

Network participating hospitals must provide a copy of their written transfer agreements in order to be included on the list.  Hospitals that are certified as Acute Stroke-Ready have transfer agreements with either a Comprehensive or Primary Stroke Center.

To be added to the list of stroke centers, please send certification information to Katie Hokanson, khokanson@isdh.in.gov.