A statewide trauma system shall be adopted by the state health council. The trauma system shall consist of the following:

1. Standardized definition of major trauma patient.

2. Trauma code activation protocols.

3. Local emergency medical services transport plans.

4. Trauma center designation process.

5. Revocation of trauma center designation process.

6. Statewide trauma registry.

7. Quality improvement process.

8. State trauma committee.

9. Four regional trauma committees.

10. Injury prevention.

History: Effective July 1, 1997; amended effective July 1, 2010.

General Authority: NDCC 23-01.2-01

Law Implemented: NDCC 23-01.2-01