DAR File No. 43246

Health, Family Health and Preparedness, Emergency Medical Services

Rule R426-9

Trauma and EMS System Facility Designations

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 43246
Filed: 10/09/2018 09:36:16 AM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

This rule is enacted under Title 26-8a. Trauma and EMS system facility designations are vital to the tiered approach for the EMS hospital systems. The use of a tiered approach ensures proper medical care for the array of patient needs. It allows the most effective and efficient use of hospital services in support of trauma patients, cardiac patients, stroke patients, and rural patients.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No negative written comments were received during previous amendments for the past five years. This rule has been amended to improve practices for better patient care and to allow more efficiency in the emergency medical system.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

This rule provides a standardized approach for best practices for patient destinations. No comments have been received in opposition to this rule.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Office of Administrative Rules, or at:

Health
Family Health and Preparedness, Emergency Medical Services
3760 S HIGHLAND DR
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84106

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Guy Dansie at the above address, by phone at 801-273-6671, by FAX at 801-273-4165, or by Internet E-mail at gdansie@utah.gov

Effective:

10/09/2018

Authorized by:

Joseph Miner, Executive Director