15 Miss. Code. R. 12-32-6.3.6 - Trauma Team

1. The team approach is optimal in the care of the multiple injured patients. The trauma center must have a written policy for notification and mobilization of an organized trauma team to the extent that one is available. The Trauma Team may vary in size and composition when responding to the trauma activation. The physician leader or mid-level provider on the trauma team is responsible for directing all phases of the resuscitation in compliance with ATLS protocol. Suggested composition of the trauma team includes, if available:

a. Physicians and/or mid-level providers

b. Laboratory Technicians

c. Nursing d. Ancillary Support Staff

2. Compliance with the above will be evidenced by:

a. A written resuscitation protocol which adheres to the principles of ATLS;

b. A written trauma team activation criteria policy which includes physiologic, anatomic and mechanism of injury criteria for both adult and pediatric patients.

Notes

15 Miss. Code. R. 12-32-6.3.6

Miss. Code Ann. § 41-59-5