Md. Code Regs. 30.08.08.09

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 30.08.08.09 - General Pediatric Unit

A. The hospital shall have a general pediatric unit, ideally a dedicated surgical unit to include trauma, adequately staffed 24 hours a day and equipped to care for all injured children.

B. The general pediatric unit shall:

(1) Have the equipment and capability to care for the child with multiple traumatic injuries;

(2) Have appropriately trained registered nursing staff to care for the multiply injured child;

(3) Be staffed at a level to ensure appropriate nurse-patient ratios as determined by written nursing standards;

(4) Have written plans for discharge and transfer of injured children to:

(a) Appropriate inpatient rehabilitation;

(b) Pediatric home care; and

(c) Outpatient follow-up; and

(5) Have the support services available for psychological support, rehabilitative therapy, and educational liaison with schools.

Md. Code Regs. 30.08.08.09

Regulation .09 adopted effective 50:14 Md. R. 594, eff. 7/24/2023