Trauma Medical Director (TMD): Level I Trauma Centers shall have a physician

Trauma Medical Director (TMD): Level I Trauma Centers shall have a physician director Board Certified in General Surgery of the trauma program. The medical director plays an important administrative role and may not direct more than one adult trauma center. The medical director will be responsible for developing a performance improvement process and will have overall accountability and administrative authority for the trauma program. The medical director must be given administrative support to implement the requirements specified by the state trauma plan. The director is responsible for working with the credentialing process of the hospital, and in consultation with the appropriate service chiefs, for recommending appointment and removal of physicians from the trauma team. He must cooperate with nursing administration to support the nursing needs of the trauma patient and develop treatment protocols for the trauma patients. The director in collaboration with the Trauma Program Manager (TPM) must coordinate the budgetary process for the trauma program. The director must be currently certified in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), maintain personal involvement in care of the injured, maintain education in trauma care, and maintain involvement in professional organizations. The trauma director must be actively involved with the trauma system development. The TMD must perform an annual assessment of the general surgeons and mid-level providers assigned to the trauma service using a formal documented process.