SECTION 310:641-9-3. Application

(a)   The applicant shall complete an application form approved by the Department to apply for a certificate.

(b)   The application shall contain, but not be limited to, the following:

(1)   A description of proposed trauma, transfer and referral center operations, detailing how transfers will be processed within the region and how transfers into and out of the region will be facilitated;

(2)   A staffing plan and roster including an estimate of call volume and distribution;

(3)   A plan for supplemental training for trauma, transfer and referral center staff;

(4)   An endorsement from the physician who is providing medical control for the center;

(5)   A plan that identifies methods of communication with each emergency medical service and hospital that provides trauma care or transport within the region and/or transfers patients into or out of the region;

(6)   The methods of data collection, confidential storage, retrieval, and reporting of requested information related to trauma transports and transfers to the Medical Audit Committee, Department and Commissioner of Health;

(7)   A copy of the medical protocols used to triage and identify the level of trauma care needed for each patient; and

(8)   A continuous quality improvement plan.

(c)   The Department shall approve, identify the application as incomplete or deny the application within thirty (30) days after submittal by the applicant.

[Source: Added at 21 Ok Reg 3113, eff 7-14-04 (emergency); Added at 22 Ok Reg 2418, eff 7-11-05]