902 KAR 28:050 - Kentucky's trauma system appeals process

RELATES TO: KRS 211.490, 211.492, 211.494, 211.496

NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: KRS 211.494(8) authorizes the Department for Public Health to promulgate administrative regulations in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A to implement a statewide trauma care system. This administrative regulation establishes the appeal process for a facility that has been denied verification or designation as a trauma center.

Section 1. Appeals Process.

(1) An applicant may appeal a decision of the Department for Public Health within thirty (30) days of the date of notification that:

(a) The applicant was denied verification or designation as a trauma center;

(b) A designated trauma center was denied reverification; or

(c) A designated trauma center designation was revoked or suspended.

(2) To initiate an appeal, the applicant shall submit a written request for a hearing pursuant to KRS Chapter 13B to the Commissioner of Public Health.

(3) Each appeal shall be conducted in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B.

Notes

902 KAR 28:050

38 Ky.R. 1683; 1864; eff. 6-1-2012; Crt eff. 9-11-2019.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 211.494(8)