D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-559

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 29-559 - TRAUMA AND SPECIALTY CENTERS

559.1

The Director shall designate Trauma Centers in the District of Columbia.

559.2

Criteria for the designation of Level I and Level II Trauma Centers shall be consistent with the guidelines of the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma and as outlined in Chapters 27, "Adult Trauma Care," and 28, "Pediatric Trauma Care," of Subtitle B of Title 22 of the DCMR.

559.3

Designation as a District Trauma Center shall be for five (5) years or less.

559.4

The Director shall designate Specialty Centers in the District of Columbia.

559.5

Designation as a District Specialty Center shall be for five (5) years or less.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-559

Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 16569 (December 6, 2013)

Authority: Section 24 of the Emergency Medical Services Act of 2008 (Act), effective March 25, 2009 (D.C. Law 17-357; D.C. Official Code § 7-2341.23 (2012 Repl.)); and Mayor's Order 2009-89, dated June 1, 2009.