Rule 15-12-32-4.3.4 - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)1. The ICU must have a surgical director or surgical co-director who is responsible to set policy and administration and establish standards of care to meet the unique needs of the trauma patient. He/she is responsible for the quality of care and administration of the ICU. The trauma medical director must work to assure trauma patients admitted to the ICU will be admitted under the care of a general surgeon or appropriate surgical subspecialists. In addition to overall responsibility for patient care by the primary surgeon, it is desirable to have in-house physician coverage for the ICU at all times. This may be provided by a hospitalist or emergency physician.2. Level III Trauma Center should provide staffing in sufficient numbers to meet the needs of the trauma patient. There must be a written plan ensuring nurses maintain ongoing critical care education. ICU nurses are an integral part of the trauma team and as such, should be represented on the Multidisciplinary Trauma Committee and participate in the PI process of the trauma program.3. ICU nurses must show evidence of completion of a structured in-service program. There must be a written plan ensuring nurses maintain ongoing trauma specific education.15 Miss. Code. R. 12-32-4.3.4
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