Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 30 - MARYLAND INSTITUTE FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SYSTEMS (MIEMSS)
Subtitle 08 - DESIGNATION OF TRAUMA AND SPECIALTY REFERRAL CENTERS
Chapter 30.08.10 - Neurotrauma Center Standards
Section 30.08.10.01 - Organization

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 30.08.10.01

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

A neurotrauma center hospital shall:

A. Maintain a specialized unit dedicated to traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury;

B. Be designated as Level 1 trauma center or PARC by MIEMSS;

C. Demonstrate both a medical and administrative commitment to the care of the neurotrauma patient by:

(1) Having a board of director's resolution stating:
(a) That the hospital agrees to meet the neurotrauma standards for designation; and

(b) The hospital's commitment to the infrastructure and the financial, human, and physical resources necessary to support the neurotrauma center;

(2) Establishing an identifiable organization whose dedication to the care of the neurotrauma patient is shown in:
(a) Its mission statement;

(b) The configuration of its medical, administrative, and support staffs; and

(c) The configuration of its physical plant; and

D. Maintain current hospital accreditation by The Joint Commission.

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