2006 Nebraska Revised Statutes - § 71-8242 — Department; startup activities; duties.

Section 71-8242
Department; startup activities; duties.

By December 1998, the department shall:

(1) Purchase the statewide trauma registry pursuant to section 71-8248 to assess the effectiveness of trauma delivery and modify standards and other requirements of the statewide trauma system, to improve the provision of emergency medical services and trauma care;

(2) Develop patient outcome measures to assess the effectiveness of trauma care in the system;

(3) Develop standards for regional trauma care quality assurance programs; and

(4) Begin coordination and development of trauma prevention and education programs.

The department shall administer funding allocated to the department for the purpose of creating, maintaining, or enhancing the statewide trauma system.

Source:

Laws 1997, LB 626, § 42

~Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska