15 Miss. Code. R. 3-1-7.2.1 - General

1. A secondary pediatric trauma center is an acute care facility with the commitment, medical staff, personnel and specialty training necessary to provide care of the pediatric trauma patient. The decision to transfer a pediatric patient rests with the physician attending the pediatric trauma patient. All secondary pediatric trauma centers will work collaboratively with other trauma facilities to develop transfer protocols and a well-defined transfer sequence.

2. As a minimum, only Level III or higher adult trauma centers may qualify as a Secondary Pediatric Trauma Center.

3. Surgeons and ED physicians must be credentialed by the hospital for pediatric trauma care.

4. The list of required equipment for Secondary Pediatric Trauma Centers can be found on-line at the Department's website.

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15 Miss. Code. R. 3-1-7.2.1

Adopted 8/30/2017 Amended 3/1/2018