S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-116.200.204

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 10, October 25, 2024

Section 61-116.200.204 - Categories of Designation

A. The designations available are the adult and pediatric designations listed in Chapter 2 of the 2014 ACS "Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient."

B. Until July 1, 2018, a trauma center may be granted full designation or provisional designation. Designation levels are granted based on the factors prescribed in the 2014 ACS "Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient."

C. Prior to July 1, 2018, applicants may obtain provisional designation at any of the levels prescribed in Section 204.A. To receive provisional designation status, a hospital shall have no more than one (1) Type I deficiency and/or no more than five (5) Type II deficiencies.

1. Provisional designation may be granted for a period not to exceed one (1) year except as granted by the Department. The Trauma Advisory Council shall provide oversight during the provisional period.

2. Provisional trauma centers shall have a written work plan of objectives to rectify deficiencies and to demonstrate progress on the work plan throughout the one (1) year designation period.

3. At the end of the provisional designation period, the Department may grant full designation, extend the provisional period, or suspend the trauma center for cause.

D. A hospital may submit an Application for Request of a Waiver prior to the state site visit.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-116.200.204

Added by State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 05, eff. 5/27/2016.