26-8a-254.   Trauma center designations and guidelines.
     (1) The department, after seeking the advice of the trauma system advisory committee, shall establish by rule:
     (a) trauma center designation requirements; and
     (b) model state guidelines for triage, treatment, transportation, and transfer of trauma patients to the most appropriate health care facility.
     (2) The department shall designate as a trauma center each hospital that:
     (a) voluntarily requests a trauma center designation; and
     (b) meets the applicable requirements established pursuant to Subsection (1).

Enacted by Chapter 305, 2000 General Session
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