2013 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 44 - Health
CHAPTER 38 - HEAD AND SPINAL CORD INJURIES
SECTION 44-38-40. Duties of council.
In carrying out the purposes of this article the council shall:
(1) determine and implement the most cost effective method:
(a) to collect, record, analyze, and disseminate data on the incidence and causes of head and spinal cord injuries;
(b) to gather such other data as needed from existing sources of the South Carolina Statewide Hospital Data System and the Trauma Registry of the Division of Emergency Medical Services;
(2) provide information for initiation of case management services and preventive programs for head and spinal cord injured persons in this State;
(3) develop and promote primary prevention programs related to preventing head and spinal cord injuries;
(4) perform other duties and functions as determined by the council to be necessary for implementation of this article.
HISTORY: 1992 Act No. 457, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 159, Section 4.
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