2016 Arkansas Code
Title 20 - Public Health and Welfare
Subtitle 2 - Health and Safety
Chapter 13 - Emergency Medical Services
Subchapter 8 - -- Trauma System Act
§ 20-13-805. Standards for verification of trauma center status
(a) The State Board of Health may adopt standards for designation and verification of trauma center status which assign level designations based on resources available within the facility.
(b) (1) Standards shall be based upon national guidelines, including those established by the American College of Surgeons entitled "Hospital and Prehospital Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient" and published appendices thereto.
(2) Standards specific to address the unique nature of Arkansas may be developed and modified by rule of the board.
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