Rule 15-12-32-6.2.7 - Pediatric Trauma Team1. The team approach is optimal in the care of the multiple injured pediatric patients. There must be identified members of the pediatric trauma team. Policies shall be in place describing the roles of all personnel on the pediatric trauma team. The composition of the pediatric trauma team in any hospital will depend on the characteristics of that hospital and its resources. In some instances, a tiered response may be appropriate. If a tiered response is employed, written policy must be in place and the system monitored by the PI process. The team leader must be a qualified general and/or pediatric surgeon. All physicians and mid-level providers on the pediatric trauma team responsible for directing any phase of the resuscitation must be currently certified in ATLS. ATLS requirement is waived for Board Certified Emergency Medicine and Board Certified General Surgery Physicians.2. Recommended composition of the pediatric trauma team for severely injured pediatric patients may include: a. Physicians and/or mid-level providers (Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner)c. Laboratory Technicians as dictated by clinical needsd. Nursing, ED, OR, ICU, etce. Auxiliary Support Stafff. Respiratory Therapists15 Miss. Code. R. 12-32-6.2.7
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