15 Miss. Code. R. 12-32-6.2.1

Current through December 10, 2024

Rule 15-12-32-6.2.1 - General

1. A secondary pediatric trauma center is an acute care facility with the commitment, medical staff, personnel and specialty training necessary to provide initial resuscitation of the pediatric trauma patient. Pediatric patients should remain at the secondary pediatric trauma center only for orthopedic injuries. The decision to transfer a pediatric patient rests with the physician attending the pediatric trauma patient. All secondary pediatric trauma centers will work collaboratively with other trauma facilities to develop transfer protocols and a well-defined transfer sequence.

2. As a minimum, only Level III or higher adult trauma centers may qualify as a Secondary Pediatric Trauma Center. All pediatric trauma admissions will be reviewed by the PI process.

3. The list of required equipment for Secondary Pediatric Trauma Centers can be found on-line at http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/static/49.html.

15 Miss. Code. R. 12-32-6.2.1

Miss. Code Ann. § 41-59-5