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 30.08.08.15 - Injury Prevention and Public Education
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
The level I pediatric trauma center shall:
A. Collaborate closely with MIEMSS and other State agencies in developing, monitoring, and evaluating the effectiveness of prevention and public education programs;
B. Conduct epidemiology research including studies in injury control;
C. Collaborate with other hospitals, MIEMSS, or other agencies in pediatric injury prevention initiatives and research;
D. Have an organized and effective approach to injury that prioritizes those efforts based on the Maryland State Trauma Registry (MSTR) and epidemiologic data;
E. Monitor progress of prevention programs in cooperation with State QM activities;
F. Have a designated prevention coordinator;
G. Have outreach and program development activities targeted to pediatric injury prevention within the region and State;
H. Have information resources for children and families; and
I. Collaborate with existing national, regional, and State programs.