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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
The department shall establish and maintain the following on a statewide basis:
(1) Trauma system objectives and priorities;
(2) Minimum trauma standards for facilities, equipment, and personnel for advanced, basic, comprehensive, and general level trauma centers and specialty level burn or pediatric trauma centers;
(3) Minimum standards for facilities, equipment, and personnel for advanced, intermediate, and general level rehabilitation centers;
(4) Minimum trauma standards for the development of facility patient care protocols;
(5) Trauma care regions as provided for in section 71-8250;
(6) A program for emergency medical services and trauma care research and development; and
(7) The designation of hospitals and health care facilities to provide designated trauma care services.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 71. Public Health and Welfare § 71-8240. Department; statewide duties - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ne/chapter-71-public-health-and-welfare/ne-rev-st-sect-71-8240/
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