- (a) The role of the Level I and Level II (comprehensive) trauma centers shall be to provide the highest level of definitive care for the severely injured adult and pediatric patient with complex, multisystem trauma.
- (b) In the event of the availability of a specialized pediatric trauma center, the Level I or Level II centers may elect to arrange for transfer of care to that center for pediatric patients.
- (c) Level I and Level II trauma centers shall have the capability of providing total patient care for every aspect of injury from prevention through the arrangement of rehabilitative services.
- (d) The role of the Level III (general) trauma center is to provide initial evaluation and stabilization, including surgical intervention, of the severely injured adult or pediatric patient.
- (e) Critically injured patients who require specialty care may be transferred to a higher level trauma center in accordance with established criteria.
- (f) The role of the Level IV (basic) center is to provide resuscitation and stabilization of the severely injured adult or pediatric patient prior to transferring the patient to a higher level trauma center.