La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-19701

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section I-19701 - Generally

A. The goal of the Louisiana Emergency Response Network Board is to establish a trauma system that includes one verified trauma center in each region of the state. Trauma program recognition in excess of this goal will be determined utilizing a needs based assessment. The LERN Communication Center coordinates access to the trauma system by providing accurate and professional routing of patients experiencing time sensitive illness to the definitive care facility, which includes trauma programs recognized according to these rules.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-19701

Promulgated by the Department of Health, Emergency Response Network, LR 421931 11/1/2016).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:2846(A), R.S. 40:2845(A)(1) and R.S. 9:2798.5.