![]() ![]() A Level II trauma center shall have a transfer agreement with at least one Level I trauma center and, unless otherwise designated, at least one pediatric trauma center for trauma patients whose needs exceed the clinical capabilities of the facility. (4) “Level II trauma center” means a facility verified by the ACS-COT, or other entity determined by the Department, and designated by the Department as a facility that is capable of providing comprehensive trauma care. A Level I trauma center shall have a transfer agreement with at least one pediatric trauma center for trauma patients whose needs exceed the clinical capabilities of the facility. Copies are also available from the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, 633 North Saint Clair Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611. A copy of Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient (2014) is available for inspection and copying at the Regulatory Affairs Unit, New York State Department of Health, Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12237. The standards set forth in the ACS-COT’s publication entitled Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient (2014) are hereby incorporated by reference with the same force and effect as if fully set forth herein. (3) “Level I trauma center” means a facility verified by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS-COT), or other entity determined by the Department, and designated by the Department as a facility that is capable of providing the full range of services required of trauma patients conducts trauma research and provides training to surgical residents that comports with the ACS-COT’s publication entitled Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient (2014). (2) “Trauma care” means health care provided to a trauma patient. (1) “Trauma patient” means a patient at high risk of death or disability from multiple and severe injuries. The following terms when used in this section shall have the following meanings:
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