NAC450B.820. Verification reviews.

     1. Before a hospital is designated as a center for the treatment of trauma or a pediatric center for the treatment of trauma, a verification review of the hospital must be conducted.

     2. The cost to verify the proposed center’s capability as a level I, II or III center for the treatment of trauma or a pediatric center for the treatment of trauma must be borne by the hospital applying for such a designation.

     3. A hospital must not be designated as a center for the treatment of trauma or a pediatric center for the treatment of trauma if it does not receive a verification from the American College of Surgeons, or an equivalent medical organization or agency approved by the Board.

     4. The Health Division shall ensure that the appropriate members of its staff are present during any preliminary meetings and on-site reviews conducted by the American College of Surgeons, or an equivalent medical organization or agency approved by the Board, in relation to a verification review.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 3-15-88; A 8-10-90; 10-22-93; 1-18-94; 11-1-95; R182-01, 3-5-2002; R139-07, 1-30-2008)