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26-8a-254. Trauma center designations and guidelines.
(1) The department, after seeking the advice of the trauma system advisory committee,shall establish by rule:
(a) trauma center designation requirements; and
(b) model state guidelines for triage, treatment, transportation, and transfer of traumapatients to the most appropriate health care facility.
(2) The department shall designate as a trauma center each hospital that:
(a) voluntarily requests a trauma center designation; and
(b) meets the applicable requirements established pursuant to Subsection (1).

Enacted by Chapter 305, 2000 General Session