Trauma Program/Service

Trauma Program/Service 1. There must be a written commitment letter from the Board of Directors and the medical staff on behalf of the entire facility which states the facility's commitment to compliance with the Mississippi Trauma System Rules and Regulations. The written commitment shall be in the form of a resolution passed by an appropriate quorum of the members of the governing authority. Should the business organization be other than a corporation, a letter explaining such together with a written commitment of the hospital’s chief executive officer to the establishment of a trauma care program may be sufficient. A trauma program must be established and recognized by the organization. Compliance with the above will be evidenced by: a. Board of Director's and medical staff letter of commitment; b. Written policies, procedures and guidelines for care of the trauma patient; c. A defined Trauma Team with written roles and responsibilities; d. Appointed Trauma Medical Director with a written job description; e. A written Trauma Performance Improvement Plan; f. Appointed Trauma Program Manager with a written job description; g. Documentation of Trauma Center representative's attendance at the Trauma Care Region meetings.