The level I pediatric trauma center shall:
- A. Collaborate closely with MIEMSS and other State agencies in developing, monitoring, and evaluating the effectiveness of prevention and public education programs;
- B. Conduct epidemiology research including studies in injury control;
- C. Collaborate with other hospitals, MIEMSS, or other agencies in pediatric injury prevention initiatives and research;
- D. Have an organized and effective approach to injury that prioritizes those efforts based on the Maryland State Trauma Registry (MSTR) and epidemiologic data;
- E. Monitor progress of prevention programs in cooperation with State QM activities;
- F. Have a designated prevention coordinator;
- G. Have outreach and program development activities targeted to pediatric injury prevention within the region and State;
- H. Have information resources for children and families; and
- I. Collaborate with existing national, regional, and State programs.
Authority: Education Article, §13-509, Annotated Code of Maryland
Effective date: September 7, 1998 (25:18 Md. R. 1439)
Regulation .01B amended effective July 1, 2002 (29:12 Md. R. 933)
Regulation .03E amended effective June 4, 2007 (34:11 Md. R. 972)
Regulation .06C amended effective July 1, 2002 (29:12 Md. R. 933)
Regulation .16A amended effective July 1, 2002 (29:12 Md. R. 933)
Regulation .16 amended effective June 4, 2007 (34:11 Md. R. 972)
Regulation .18A amended effective July 1, 2002 (29:12 Md. R. 933)
Regulations .01—.20 repealed and new regulations .01 — .22 adopted effective July 24, 2023 (50:14 Md. R. 594)
Regulation .02B amended effective July 21, 2025 (52:14 Md. R. 714)