64J-2.006. Trauma Registry and Trauma Quality Improvement Program

(1) The Florida Trauma Registry Manual, Data Dictionary (2017 Edition) is an extension of the American College Surgeons National Trauma Data Standard: Data Dictionary 2017 Admissions (release date July 12, 2016) which is incorporated by reference and available from the American College of Surgeons at http://www.ntdsdictionary.org/dataElements/datasetDictionary.html, and at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-08593. Instructions for completing and submitting data are defined in the Florida Trauma Registry Manual, Data Dictionary (2017 Edition) which is incorporated by reference and available from the department, as defined by subsection 64J-2.001(4), F.A.C., or at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-08594.

(2) Level I and Level II verified trauma centers must maintain participation in the American College of Surgeons Trauma Quality Improvement Program.

Rulemaking Authority 395.401(2), 395.405 FS. Law Implemented 395.401(2), 395.4025(9), 395.404 FS. History–New 8-3-88, Amended 12-10-92, 11-30-93, Formerly 10D-66.103, Amended 7-14-99, 11-19-01, 6-3-02, 6-9-05, 4-25-06, 7-8-08, Formerly 64E-2.018, Amended 11-5-09, 1-1-14, 7-1-14, 1-1-16, 9-3-17.