S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-116.1000.1001

Current through Register Vol. 48, 12, December 27, 2024

Section 61-116.1000.1001 - Purpose of Trauma Registry

A. The Department shall establish a trauma data collection and evaluation system, known as the "Trauma Registry." The Trauma Registry shall be designed to include, but not be limited to, trauma studies, patient care and outcomes, compliance with standards of verification, and types and severity of injuries in the state. The data elements collected in the state registry shall be determined by the Department with collaboration from the TAC and defined in the data dictionary.

B. The Department may collect, as considered necessary and appropriate, data and information regarding trauma patients admitted to a facility through the emergency service, through a trauma center, or directly to a special care unit. Data and information shall be collected in a manner that protects and maintains the confidential nature of patient and staff identifying information.

C. Any South Carolina hospital may participate in submitting to the Trauma Registry.

D. The Department shall establish and maintain a current data dictionary and provide it to all trauma centers to define required data points.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-116.1000.1001

Amended by State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 05, eff. 5/27/2016.