Rule 15-3-1-1.5.7 - General Policies of the Trauma Care RegionA designated Trauma Care Region shall develop policies which provide a clear understanding of the structure of the trauma system and the manner in which it utilizes the resources available to it. Those policies shall address the following:
1. System organization and management;2. Trauma care coordination within the Region;3. Trauma care coordination with neighboring Regions and/or jurisdictions, including designated Trauma Care Region agreements;4. Data collection and management;5. Coordination of designated Trauma Care Regions and trauma systems for transportation including inter-Trauma Center transfers, and transfers from a receiving hospital to a Trauma Center;6. The integration of pediatric hospitals, including pediatric triage criteria;7. Performance improvement and system evaluation to include responsibilities of the Multidisciplinary Trauma/Peer Review Committee;8. Training of pre-hospital personnel to include trauma triage;9. Public information and education about the trauma system;10. Lay and professional education about the trauma system;11. Coordination with public and private agencies and Trauma Centers in injury prevention programs; and12. Expected participation in regional operations by pre-hospital providers and hospitals.15 Miss. Code. R. 3-1-1.5.7
Miss. Code Ann. § 41-59-75