N.D. Admin. Code 33-38-01-11

Current through Supplement No. 395, January, 2025

Section 33-38-01-11 - Trauma regions - Regional trauma committee

The state trauma committee shall establish four trauma regions. The regions must be designated northwest, northeast, southeast, and southwest. An emergency medical service or trauma center that is located within fifteen miles [24.14 kilometers] of a regional boundary may request to function within another region. This request shall be reviewed and is subject to approval by the state trauma committee.

The state trauma committee shall appoint a regional trauma committee to serve each trauma region. The regional committees may consist of members representing the following:

1. North Dakota committee on trauma - American college of surgeons.

2. North Dakota chapter of American college of emergency physicians.

3. Physician of a level IV and level V trauma center.

4. Level IV or level V hospital representative.

5. All hospital trauma coordinators within the region.

6. Accredited rehabilitation facility representative.

7. Indian health service or tribal government representative.

8. North Dakota EMS association.

9. Other members, chosen by the state trauma committee.

N.D. Admin Code 33-38-01-11

Effective July 1, 1997; amended effective June 1, 2001; July 1, 2010.

General Authority: NDCC 23-01.2-01

Law Implemented: NDCC 23-01.2-01