Rule 15-12-32-6.2.5 - Pediatric Trauma Medical Director1. Secondary pediatric trauma centers must have a physician director of the pediatric trauma program. The pediatric trauma medical director plays an important administrative role. The pediatric trauma medical director must be a board-certified surgeon with special interest in pediatric trauma care. The pediatric trauma medical director will be responsible for developing a performance improvement process and, through this process, will have overall accountability for all pediatric trauma patients and administrative authority for the hospital's pediatric trauma program. The pediatric trauma medical director must be given administrative support to implement the requirements specified by the State Trauma Plan. The director is responsible for working with the credentialing process of the hospital and, in consultation with the appropriate service chiefs, recommending appointment and removal of physicians from the pediatric trauma team. He/she should cooperate with nursing administration to support the nursing needs of the pediatric trauma patient and develop treatment protocols for the pediatric trauma patients. The director in collaboration with the Trauma Program Manager/TPM should coordinate the budgetary process for the pediatric trauma program.2. The pediatric trauma medical director must be currently certified by the American College of Surgeons Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), maintain personal involvement in the care of the inured pediatric patient. The pediatric trauma medical director, or designee, must be actively involved with the trauma system development at the community, regional and state level.15 Miss. Code. R. 12-32-6.2.5
Miss. Code Ann. § 41-59-5