The department shall designate at least eight emergency medical services and trauma care planning and service regions so that all parts of the state are within such an area. These regional designations are to be made on the basis of efficiency of delivery of needed emergency medical services and trauma care.

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Terms Used In Washington Code 70.168.110

  • Department: means the department of health. See Washington Code 70.168.015
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care planning and service regions: means geographic areas established by the department under this chapter. See Washington Code 70.168.015
  • Trauma: means a major single or multisystem injury requiring immediate medical or surgical intervention or treatment to prevent death or permanent disability. See Washington Code 70.168.015