Rule 15-12-32-6.2.21 - Clinical Support Services-Rehabilitation/Social Services1. The rehabilitation of the pediatric trauma patient and the continued support of the family members are important parts of the trauma system. Each facility will be required to address a plan for integration of rehabilitation into the acute and primary care of the pediatric trauma patient at the earliest stage possible after admission to the secondary pediatric trauma center. Secondary pediatric trauma centers will be required to identify a mechanism to initiate rehabilitation services and/or consultations in a timely manner, as well as to develop policies regarding coordination of the Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation Team. Policies must be in place to address the coordination of transfers between acute care facilities and approved rehabilitation facilities, and shall include a feedback mechanism for the acute care facilities to update the health care team on the patient's progress and outcome for inclusion in the trauma registry. The rehabilitation services must include Physical Therapy and Social Service. It is desirable to have Occupational and Speech Therapy.2. The nature of traumatic injury requires that the psychological needs of the pediatric trauma patient and family are considered and addressed in the acute states of injury and throughout recovery. A secondary pediatric trauma center may utilize community resources as appropriate to meet the needs of the pediatric trauma patient.15 Miss. Code. R. 12-32-6.2.21
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