Okla. Admin. Code § 310:641-9-3

Current through Vol. 42, No. 7, December 16, 2024

Section 310:641-9-3 - Application

(a) The applicant shall complete an application form approved by the Department to apply for a certificate.

(b) The application shall contain, but not be limited to, the following:

(1) A description of proposed trauma, transfer and referral center operations, detailing how transfers will be processed within the region and how transfers into and out of the region will be facilitated;

(2) A staffing plan and roster including an estimate of call volume and distribution;

(3) A plan for supplemental training for trauma, transfer and referral center staff;

(4) An endorsement from the physician who is providing medical control for the center;

(5) A plan that identifies methods of communication with each emergency medical service and hospital that provides trauma care or transport within the region and/or transfers patients into or out of the region;

(6) The methods of data collection, confidential storage, retrieval, and reporting of requested information related to trauma transports and transfers to the Medical Audit Committee, Department and Commissioner of Health;

(7) A copy of the medical protocols used to triage and identify the level of trauma care needed for each patient; and

(8) A continuous quality improvement plan.

(c) The Department shall approve, identify the application as incomplete or deny the application within thirty (30) days after submittal by the applicant.

Okla. Admin. Code § 310:641-9-3

Added at 21 Ok Reg 3113, eff 7-14-04 (emergency); Added at 22 Ok Reg 2418, eff 7-11-05