No. 30205: R426-5. Statewide Trauma System Standards

DAR File No.: 30205
Filed: 07/18/2007, 01:16
Received by: NL

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-251 authorizes the department to create a trauma system advisory committee and establish rules for committee procedures and administration to include the term and cause for removal of committee members. Section 26-8a-253 requires the department to establish by rule, a statewide trauma registry and implement a quality assurance program. Section 26-8a-254 authorizes the Department to establish rules for trauma center designation standards and guidelines for the triage, treatment, transportation, and transfer of trauma patients.

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

One written comment was received from the Utah Hospital Association in support of a rule change in 2005, which eliminated the sunset date for mandatory trauma data collection for all acute care hospitals. The rule change did not affect the mandate for the department to fund the hospital data collection efforts.

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

Continuation of the rule promotes optimal care for trauma patients; alleviates unnecessary death and disability; informs health care providers about trauma system capabilities; encourages efficient and effective continuum of care; and minimizes the overall cost of trauma care. Continuation of the rule is required to ensure that standards are established so that trauma centers are categorized to their capability to provide care, trauma victims are triaged at the initial point of contact and sent to appropriate health care facilities. The rule is necessary to establish requirements for trauma center designation, advisory committee operational procedures, triage, transport, treatment, and transfer guidelines, and to establish a statewide trauma registry and quality assurance program. Trauma center designation is a voluntary commitment. Participation in the statewide trauma registry is mandatory and is financially supported by the department.

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

Health
Health Systems Improvement, Emergency Medical Services
CANNON HEALTH BLDG
288 N 1460 W
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84116-3231

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Jolene Whitney at the above address, by phone at 801-538-6290, by FAX at 801-538-6808, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

David N. Sundwall, Executive Director