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 30.08.05.22 - Emergency Preparedness

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A. The Trauma Center shall have a hospital Emergency Preparedness/Disaster plan described in the hospital's policy and procedure manual or equivalent.

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B. The hospital disaster plan shall have a hazards vulnerability analysis to guide the response plan.

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C. The Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) shall be used as a management system for incident command, planning logistics, operations and finance/administrative functions.

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D. A tiered - approach depending on the magnitude of the event and alternatives for care shall be identified.

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E. The Trauma Center shall be represented on the hospital's Emergency Preparedness/Disaster Committee.

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F. The Trauma Center hospital shall:

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(1) Participate in local, state and/or national disaster management meetings, plans and exercises; and

(2) Conduct hospital drills that test the individual hospital's disaster plan at least twice a year, including actual plan activations that can substitute for drills.

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G. A written plan for supporting Trauma Center incident debriefing shall be accessible for all staff members.

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