Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 641 - Public Health Department
Chapter 135 - Trauma Triage and Transfer Protocols
Rule 641-135.2 - Trauma Triage and Transfer Protocols

a. Adoption by reference. The "Out-of-Hospital Trauma Triage Destination Decision Protocol" (Adult, 2013) and the "Out-of-Hospital Trauma Triage Destination Decision Protocol" (Pediatric, 2013) are incorporated by reference and adopted as the out-of-hospital trauma triage destination decision protocols. For any differences which may occur between the adopted references and these administrative rules, the administrative rules shall prevail.

b. The protocols adopted by reference in paragraph 135.2(1)"a" are available through the Iowa Department of Public Health, Bureau of EMS, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0075, or the bureau of EMS website (idph.iowa.gov/BETS/Trauma).

c. Revisions and modifications to the protocols adopted by reference in paragraph 135.2(1)"a" may be made upon recommendation to the department from the trauma system advisory council (TSAC). Revisions and modifications shall be approved by the department.

d. The director, pursuant to rule, may grant a waiver from the requirements of rules adopted under this chapter for any hospital, emergency care facility, or service program provided that the waiver is related to undue hardships in complying with this chapter or the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.