Process for the Approval of Trauma Centers

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Division of Emergency Medical Operations

Letter of Intent

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64J-2.012Process for the Approval of Trauma Centers

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Department of Health is mandated by Section 395.4025(2)(a), Florida Statutes, to notify Florida licensed acute care hospitals of their right to submit a Letter of Intent, DH Form 1840, to apply to become a trauma center.

ELIGIBILITY: Florida licensed acute care hospitals are eligible to apply.

AUTHORITY: Section 395.4025(2)(a), Florida Statutes. Rule 64J-2.012, Florida Administrative Code.

TO OBTAIN A PACKAGE: You may request a Letter of Intent package by telephone, mail, or visit the Office of Trauma’s website at: http://doh.state.fl.us/demo/Trauma/index.html “Letter of Intent 2013”.

Mail request to Florida Department of Health, Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, Trauma Program, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, and Bin A-22, Tallahassee, FL 32399.

DEADLINE: Letters of Intent must be postmarked between September 2, 2013, and midnight, October 1, 2013.

CONTACTS: Bernadette Behmke, [phone], or Patricia Stadler, at [phone].