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 30.08.08.16 - Trauma Research

A. Have an organized pediatric trauma research program with a designated physician director and a documented research plan;

B. Hold regular meetings of the research group;

C. Show evidence of productivity;

D. Have research proposals reviewed by an institutional review board;

E. Conduct clinical research designed to enhance the trauma system's ability to resuscitate, stabilize, and treat trauma patients in the most cost-effective manner;

F. Present research study results at local, regional, and national meetings; and

G. Produce publications in peer-reviewed journals on an average of seven times per year.