§ 26-8a-254. Trauma center designations and guidelines.

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(1)

The department, after seeking the advice of the trauma system advisory committee, shall establish by rule:

(a)	trauma center designation requirements; and

(b)	model state guidelines for triage, treatment, transportation, and transfer of trauma patients to the most appropriate health care facility.

(2)

The department shall designate as a trauma center each hospital that:

(a)	voluntarily requests a trauma center designation; and

(b)	meets the applicable requirements established pursuant to Subsection (1).

Enacted by Chapter 305, 2000 General Session

                    
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