No. 36100 (5-year Review): Rule R426-5. Statewide Trauma System Standards

DAR File No.: 36100
Filed: 04/26/2012 01:57:04 PM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Section 26-8a-250 requires that the Department establishes rules for the designation of a statewide trauma system.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No formal written comments were received in opposition to the current rule.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

The rule was recently revised to reflect current needs. The rule was extensively reviewed by the Utah Trauma System Advisory Committee this past year to incorporate best practices in the system for patient care. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Health
Family Health and Preparedness, Emergency Medical Services
3760 S HIGHLAND DR
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84106

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Guy Dansie at the above address, by phone at 801-273-6671, by FAX at 801-273-4165, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

David Patton, Executive Director

Effective:

04/26/2012

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