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Indiana Administrative Code (Last Updated: December 20, 2016) |
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Title 410. INDIANA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH |
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Article 410IAC34. STATE TRAUMA REGISTRY |
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Rule 410IAC34-2. Purpose of the Registry |
Section 410IAC34-2-1. Purpose
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(a) The purpose of the registry is to collect and analyze data that is necessary to evaluate the delivery of trauma care within the state.
(b) The data collected by the registry shall be of such a nature as to allow the department to identify and evaluate the following:
(1) Frequency, type, severity, and outcome of trauma injuries.
(2) Criteria used to establish triage protocols.
(3) Geographic patterns of injury, including, but not limited to, areas or regions of the state where improvements are needed in the delivery of trauma care.
(4) Other factors to consider in recommending, designing, or implementing the statewide trauma care delivery system, including, but not limited to, public education on trauma and injury prevention, access to trauma care, prehospital availability, and cost of trauma care.
(c) Registry data will be linked between EMS providers, health care facilities, and other agencies so that the entire continuum of trauma care can be assessed for quality purposes. (Indiana State Department of Health; 410 IAC 34-2-1; filed Oct 25, 2013, 2:39 p.m.: 20131120-IR-410120617FRA)