2016 Arkansas Code
Title 20 - Public Health and Welfare
Subtitle 2 - Health and Safety
Chapter 13 - Emergency Medical Services
Subchapter 8 - -- Trauma System Act
§ 20-13-813. Grants for Level IV trauma centers
(a) (1) An entity that meets the preliminary criteria for a Level IV trauma center under the rules of the State Board of Health may be eligible for the Level IV trauma center start-up grant that is used to qualify for the status of a Level IV trauma center and for trauma readiness costs associated with the care of trauma patients.
(2) This grant may be awarded to entities that:
(A) Meet the preliminary criteria for Level IV trauma center status as determined by the Department of Health; and
(B) Demonstrate the capability of fully achieving Level IV trauma center status within twelve (12) months.
(b) (1) An established Level IV trauma center may be eligible for a sustaining grant if the Level IV trauma center:
(A) Has achieved Level IV trauma center status and is currently at Level IV status; and
(B) Demonstrates continued capability to maintain Level IV trauma center status.
(2) This grant may be an annual grant and may have an annual renewal process for Level IV trauma centers that meet the criteria under this subsection.
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