Rule 15-12-32-6.2.15 - Facility Standards-ICU1. The ICU must have a surgical director or a surgical co-director who is responsible to set policy and administration and establish standards of care to meet the unique needs of the pediatric trauma patient. He/she is responsible for the quality of care and administration of the ICU. The pediatric trauma medical director must work to assure pediatric trauma patients admitted to the ICU will be admitted to the care of the general surgeon or appropriate surgical subspecialists. In addition to overall responsibility for pediatric patient care by the primary surgeon, it is desirable to have in-house physician coverage for the ICU at all times. This may be provided by a hospitalist or emergency physician.2. Secondary pediatric trauma centers should provide staffing in sufficient numbers to meet the needs of the pediatric trauma patient. There must be a written plan ensuring nurses maintain ongoing critical care education. ICU nurses are an integral part of the pediatric trauma team and as such, should be represented on the Multidisciplinary Trauma Committee and participate in the PI process of the pediatric trauma program.15 Miss. Code. R. 12-32-6.2.15
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