15 Miss. Code. R. 3-1-7.1.4
The pediatric trauma service must be established and recognized by the medical staff and be responsible for the overall coordination and management of the system of care rendered to the injured pediatric patient. The pediatric trauma service will vary in each institution depending on the needs of the pediatric patient and the resources available. The pediatric trauma service must come under the organization of the adult trauma program (not required for a stand-alone facility) and direction of a surgeon who is board certified- Tertiary Pediatric Trauma Center, current or previous board certified- Primary and Secondary Trauma Centers with special interest in pediatric trauma care. All pediatric patients with multiple system trauma or serious injury must be evaluated and/or admitted by the pediatric trauma service. The surgeon responsible for the overall care of the pediatric patient must be identified.
15 Miss. Code. R. 3-1-7.1.4