Trauma center designations and guidelines.

Utah Code § 53-2d-305, under Part 53-2d-3: Statewide Trauma System.

Utah Code § 53-2d-305

53-2d-305. Trauma center designations and guidelines.

(1) The bureau shall establish by rule: trauma center designation requirements; and model state guidelines for triage, treatment, transportation, and transfer of trauma patients to the most appropriate health care facility.

(2) The bureau shall designate as a trauma center each hospital that: voluntarily requests a trauma center designation; and meets the applicable requirements established pursuant to Subsection (1).