§ 35-1-802 — Designation of trauma areas; trauma system hospitals

(a) The department of health shall designate within the
state trauma areas consistent with local resources, geography
and current patient referral patterns.
(b) Each trauma area shall have:
(i) Medical control for all field care and
transportation consistent with geographic and current
communications capability;
(ii) Specified triage protocols;
(iii) Hospitals categorized according to existing
standards of the department.
(c) On and after July 1, 1993, the department may
designate trauma system hospitals in areas that meet state
objectives and standards.
(d) On or after July 1, 1994, the department may implement
area trauma system plans.