Modifies provisions relating to designations given to hospitals by the department of health and senior services

HB 2220 updates the rules for how the Department of Health and Senior Services designates hospitals as trauma, STEMI, or stroke centers. The bill requires the department to use evidence-based clinical guidelines and allows for designations without on-site reviews if a hospital is already verified by a national organization. It mandates regular site reviews every three years to ensure compliance, though hospitals that fix issues before an inspection may avoid penalties. Additionally, the legislation creates a streamlined process for hospitals already certified by national bodies to receive state designation without meeting extra state-specific standards.