Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 30 - MARYLAND INSTITUTE FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SYSTEMS (MIEMSS)
Subtitle 08 - DESIGNATION OF TRAUMA AND SPECIALTY REFERRAL CENTERS
Chapter 30.08.08 - Pediatric Trauma Center Standards
Section 30.08.08.09 - General Pediatric Unit
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 30.08.08.09
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. The hospital shall have a general pediatric unit, ideally a dedicated surgical unit to include trauma, adequately staffed 24 hours a day and equipped to care for all injured children.
B. The general pediatric unit shall:
(1) Have the equipment and capability to care for the child with multiple traumatic injuries;
(2) Have appropriately trained registered nursing staff to care for the multiply injured child;
(3) Be staffed at a level to ensure appropriate nurse-patient ratios as determined by written nursing standards;
(4) Have written plans for discharge and transfer of injured children to:
(a) Appropriate inpatient rehabilitation;
(b) Pediatric home care; and
(c) Outpatient follow-up; and
(5) Have the support services available for psychological support, rehabilitative therapy, and educational liaison with schools.
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