Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 30 - MARYLAND INSTITUTE FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SYSTEMS (MIEMSS)
Subtitle 08 - DESIGNATION OF TRAUMA AND SPECIALTY REFERRAL CENTERS
Chapter 30.08.06 - Adult and Pediatric Burn Center Standards
Section 30.08.06.11 - Other Programs

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 30.08.06.11

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024

A. Medical Staff Education.

(1) A burn center shall have an educational program for the medical staff.

(2) If residents rotate on the burn service, a burn service director or the director's designee shall provide an orientation program for new residents.

B. Infection Control Program.

(1) A burn center shall have effective means of isolation that are consistent with principles or universal precautions and barrier techniques to decrease the risk of cross-infection and cross-contamination.

(2) A burn center shall:
(a) Provide ongoing review and analysis of nosocomial infection data and risk factors that relate to infection prevention and control for burn patients; and

(b) Make these data available to the burn service in order to assess infection risk for burn unit patients.

C. Continuity of Care Program. A burn center shall have access to the following services:

(1) Recreational or child-life therapy;

(2) Psychosocial support for family members or other significant persons;

(3) Availability for continuing age appropriate academic courses for the patient;

(4) Coordinated discharge planning;

(5) Follow-up after hospital discharge;

(6) Access to community resources;

(7) Evaluation of the patient's physical, psychological, developmental, and vocational status; and

(8) Planning for future rehabilitative and reconstructive needs.

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