Subdivision 1.Applicability.

For purposes of sections 144.602 to 144.608, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them.

Subd. 2.Commissioner.

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“Commissioner” means the commissioner of health.

Subd. 3.Major trauma.

“Major trauma” means a sudden severe injury or damage to the body caused by an external force that results in potentially life-threatening injuries or that could result in the following disabilities:

(1) impairment of cognitive or mental abilities;

(2) impairment of physical functioning; or

(3) disturbance of behavioral or emotional functioning.

Subd. 4.Trauma hospital.

“Trauma hospital” means a hospital that voluntarily meets the commissioner’s criteria under section 144.603 and that has been designated as a trauma hospital under section 144.605.