(a) Patients may be transferred between and from trauma centers providing that:
(1) any transfer shall be, as determined by the trauma center surgeon of record, medically prudent; and
(2) in accordance with local EMS agency interfacility transfer policies.
(b) Hospitals shall have written transfer agreements with trauma centers. Hospitals shall develop written criteria for consultation and transfer of patients needing a higher level of care.
(c) Hospitals which have repatriated trauma patients from a designated trauma center shall provide the information required by the system trauma registry, as specified by local EMS agency policies, to the transferring trauma center for inclusion in the system trauma registry.
(d) Hospitals receiving trauma patients shall participate in system and trauma center quality improvement activities for those trauma patients which have been transferred.
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Note: Authority cited: Sections 1797.107 and 1798.161, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1798.160 and 1798.161, Health and Safety Code.
1. New article 5 (section 100266) and section filed 7-13-99; operative 8-12-99 (Register 99, No. 29).
This database is current through 4/12/24 Register 2024, No. 15.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 22, § 100266, 22 CA ADC § 100266
