NAC450B.845. Pediatric center: Requirements for designation.

To be designated as a pediatric center for the treatment of trauma, a licensed general hospital or licensed medical-surgical hospital must:

     1. Meet all of the criteria for a pediatric center for the treatment of trauma set forth in chapters 5, 10, 16 and 23 of Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient.

     2. Meet the minimum criteria for a level I or II center for the treatment of trauma and demonstrate a commitment to the treatment of persons who are less than 15 years of age in accordance with chapters 10 and 23 of Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient.

     3. Receive a verification from the American College of Surgeons, or an equivalent organization approved by the Board, that confirms that the center meets the standards for a pediatric center for the treatment of trauma.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 1-18-94; A by R182-01, 3-5-2002; R139-07, 1-30-2008)