Pennsylvania Statutes Title 35 P.S. Health and Safety § 6944.3. Recognition of centers

(a) General rule.--Upon application by a licensed acute care hospital, the department shall recognize the hospital as a comprehensive stroke center, primary stroke center or acute stroke-ready hospital if the hospital is certified as a comprehensive stroke center, primary stroke center or acute stroke-ready hospital by the joint commission or another nationally recognized accrediting organization that provides certification for stroke care. The designation shall last as long as the hospital remains certified.

(b) Suspension or revocation of recognition.--The department may suspend or revoke recognition under subsection (a) if the department determines that the hospital is not in compliance with provisions of this act requiring accreditation as a comprehensive stroke center, primary stroke center or acute stroke-ready hospital.