20 CAR § 80-601 – Pediatric trauma center — Purpose

(a) The highest level of pediatric trauma care is provided in a pediatric trauma center.
(b) This center shall be capable of providing comprehensive care for all injured infants and children, particularly the most severely injured.
(c) A facility may be designated as a pediatric Level I or II trauma center by meeting the criteria outlined in 20 CAR § 80-601 or 20 CAR § 80-602, respectively.
(d) A facility may obtain a dual designation as a trauma center (Level I or II) by meeting the:
1. (1) Requirements for a Level I or II trauma center as set forth in 20 CAR § 80-501 et seq.; and
2. (2) Criteria for a pediatric trauma center (Level I or II) as outlined in 20 CAR § 80-601 or 20 CAR § 80-602, respectively.
(e) When no pediatric facility is available, infants and children with multisystem injuries may be treated in an adult trauma center that has demonstrated a significant commitment to pediatric care as determined by the criteria outlined in 20 CAR § 80-601 or 20 CAR § 80-602.