15 Miss. Code. R. 12-32-1.5.8

Current through December 10, 2024

Rule 15-12-32-1.5.8 - General Policies of the Trauma Care Region

A designated Trauma Care Region shall develop policies which provide a clear understanding of the structure of the trauma system and the manner in which it utilizes the resources available to it. Those policies shall address the following:

1. System organization and management;

2. Trauma care coordination within the Region;

3. Trauma care coordination with neighboring Regions and/or jurisdictions, including designated Trauma Care Region agreements;

4. Data collection and management;

5. Coordination of designated Trauma Care Regions and trauma systems for transportation including inter-Trauma Center transfers, and transfers from a receiving hospital to a Trauma Center;

6. The integration of pediatric hospitals, including pediatric triage criteria;

7. Availability of Trauma Center equipment;

8. Availability of trauma team personnel;

9. Criteria for activation of trauma team;

10. Mechanisms for availability/response of clinical specialists;

11. Performance improvement and system evaluation to include responsibilities of the Multidisciplinary Trauma/Peer Review Committee;

12. Training of pre-hospital personnel to include trauma triage;

13. Public information and education about the trauma system;

14. Lay and professional education about the trauma system;

15. Coordination with public and private agencies and Trauma Centers in injury prevention programs; and

16. Expected participation in regional operations by pre-hospital providers and hospitals.

15 Miss. Code. R. 12-32-1.5.8

Miss. Code Ann. § 41-59-75