Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 30 - MARYLAND INSTITUTE FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SYSTEMS (MIEMSS)
Subtitle 08 - DESIGNATION OF TRAUMA AND SPECIALTY REFERRAL CENTERS
Chapter 30.08.05 - Trauma Center Designation and Verification Standards
Section 30.08.05.12 - Nursing Services

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A. Responsibility shall be assigned within the department of nursing for trauma care. Oversight of trauma nursing care services shall be with the Department of Nursing.

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B. A written plan shall exist and be approved by nursing that shall include the ability to immediately mobilize qualified staff for initial resuscitation.

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C. There shall be a written plan for providing adequate and appropriate nursing staff to meet the acuity needs of trauma patients in each unit.

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D. The nursing department shall participate in multidisciplinary quality management monitoring of trauma care.

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E. There shall be an introductory education program for all nurses caring for Trauma patients that addresses the learning outcomes approved by the Maryland Trauma Quality Improvement Committee (TQIC). This introductory education program shall include 16 hours of content within 1 year of hire.

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F. After completion of the introductory education mandated in this regulation, continuing education shall be current, meeting the following requirements:

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(1) 8 hours of trauma-related education every year for emergency and critical care, OR, and PACU nurses caring for trauma patients; or

(2) 4 hours of trauma-related education every year for nurses caring for trauma patients and are from other clinical areas.