Utah Code 53-2d-305. Trauma center designations and guidelines

(1) The bureau, after seeking the advice of the committee, shall establish by rule:

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Bureau: means the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services created in Section 53-2d-102. See Utah Code 53-2d-101
Committee: means the Trauma System and Emergency Medical Services Committee created by Section 53-2d-104. See Utah Code 53-2d-101
State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
Trauma: means an injury requiring immediate medical or surgical intervention. See Utah Code 53-2d-101
Triage: means the sorting of patients in terms of disposition, destination, or priority. See Utah Code 53-2d-101

(1)(a) trauma center designation requirements; and

(1)(b) model state guidelines for triage, treatment, transportation, and transfer of trauma patients to the most appropriate health care facility.

(2) The bureau shall designate as a trauma center each hospital that:

(2)(a) voluntarily requests a trauma center designation; and

(2)(b) meets the applicable requirements established pursuant to Subsection (1).