Section 26B-4-111 - Establishment of statewide trauma systemThe department shall establish and actively supervise a statewide trauma system to:
(1) promote optimal care for trauma patients;(2) alleviate unnecessary death and disability from trauma and emergency illness;(3) inform health care providers about trauma system capabilities;(4) encourage the efficient and effective continuum of patient care, including prevention, prehospital care, hospital care, and rehabilitative care; and(5) minimize the overall cost of trauma care.Renumbered from § 26-8a-250 and amended by Chapter 307, 2023 General Session ,§ 11, eff. 5/3/2023.Enacted by Chapter 305, 2000 General Session.