Section R. 325.136 - Destination protocolsRule 12.
Local MCAs shall develop and submit trauma destination protocols to the EMS and trauma section for review by the quality assurance task force, pursuant to MCL 333.20916. Upon review and approval by the department, the MCA must formally adopt and implement the protocol. The following factors will be used in evaluating those destination protocols:
(a) Trauma patients shall not be transported to a facility not participating in the state trauma system unless there is no other reasonable alternative available.(b) Trauma patients shall be transported to the closest appropriate trauma facility as identified in regional and local medical control protocols.(c) If a level I or level II trauma facility is not within a reasonable distance from the scene, the trauma patient shall be transported to the closest appropriate trauma facility.(d) Each region shall make appropriate determinations for destination based on what is best for the patient.(e) In areas of the state close to state borders, the most appropriate facility may be out of the state. If possible, transport trauma patients within state borders. Local protocols shall address this issue.Mich. Admin. Code R. 325.136
2007 AACS; 2017 MR 10, Eff. 5/31/2017