Utah Code § 53-2d-305
§ 53-2d-305. Trauma center designations and guidelines.
(1) The bureau shall establish by rule: (a) trauma center designation requirements; and (b) model state guidelines for triage, treatment, transportation, and transfer of trauma patients to the most appropriate health care facility. (2) The bureau shall designate as a trauma center each hospital that: (a) voluntarily requests a trauma center designation; and (b) meets the applicable requirements established pursuant to Subsection (1).