1. (1) The Oregon Health Authority (Authority) shall utilize criteria as set forth in OAR 333-200-0090(5) and may, in addition, utilize the following criteria for selecting trauma system hospitals:

   1. (a) Locations of major trauma incidents; and
   2. (b) Geographical barriers which impede air or ground transportation.
2. (2) The Authority shall consider the information contained in Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient 2022 Standards, Revised December 2023; Verification, Review and Consultation Program, American College of Surgeons when interpreting the standards for the purpose of designating trauma system hospitals. This publication is not adopted as part of these rules.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 431A.065

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 431A.060, ORS 431A.065 & ORS 431A.090

History

PH 76-2024, amend filed 10/29/2024, effective 11/01/2024
PH 27-2015, f. 12-8-15, cert. ef. 1-1-16
OHD 6-2000, f. & cert. ef. 5-4-00
HD 7-1995, f. & cert. ef. 11-6-95
HD 9-1993, f. 6-22-93, cert. ef. 7-1-93
HD 8-1988, f. & cert. ef. 4-28-88
HD 6-1987, f. & ef. 6-26-87