South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-116 - SOUTH CAROLINA TRAUMA CARE SYSTEMS
Sec2 61-116.1000 - STATEWIDE TRAUMA REGISTRY (II)
Section 61-116.1000.1001 - Purpose of Trauma Registry
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
A. The Department shall establish a trauma data collection and evaluation system, known as the "Trauma Registry." The Trauma Registry shall be designed to include, but not be limited to, trauma studies, patient care and outcomes, compliance with standards of verification, and types and severity of injuries in the state. The data elements collected in the state registry shall be determined by the Department with collaboration from the TAC and defined in the data dictionary.
B. The Department may collect, as considered necessary and appropriate, data and information regarding trauma patients admitted to a facility through the emergency service, through a trauma center, or directly to a special care unit. Data and information shall be collected in a manner that protects and maintains the confidential nature of patient and staff identifying information.
C. Any South Carolina hospital may participate in submitting to the Trauma Registry.
D. The Department shall establish and maintain a current data dictionary and provide it to all trauma centers to define required data points.
