The hand and upper extremity trauma center shall provide leadership and coordination for the development and implementation of prevention and public education programs for hand and upper extremity injuries, by, among other activities:

1. A. Participation in MIEMSS outcome studies when requested;
2. B. Training and teaching emergency medical services personnel;
3. C. Serving as a public resource for the prevention and safety of hand and upper extremity injuries;
4. D. Participation in media public service announcements for seasonal hand and upper extremity injuries; and
5. E. Monitoring the progress of prevention programs in cooperation with State monitoring programs.

Authority: Education Article, §13-509, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: August 13, 2007 (34:16 Md. R. 1433)

Regulation .02A amended effective July 21, 2025 (52:14 Md. R. 714)