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Am. Sub. H.B. 138 passed the Ohio Legislature in May 2000 and was signed by the Governor on July 27, 2000. Am. Sub. H.B. 138 created a new trauma system for Ohio hospitals and became effective on October 27, 2000. This site contains the relevant and available material regarding the Ohio trauma program and is maintained in conjunction with the Ohio Hospital Association.


The Ohio Trauma Statutes

The Statute
Am. Sub. H.B. 138 from the 123rd Ohio General Assembly

Provisional Status for Trauma Centers
Enacted as part of Sub. S.B. 124 from the 124th General Assembly


The Regulations

Trauma Triage
Regulations finalized by the Emergency Medical Services Board dealing with pre-hospital triage protocols. These regulations became effective October 28, 2002.

Geriatric Triage Protocols
Regulations promulgated by the Emergency Medical Services Board. A hearing on the proposed rules is scheduled for November 19, 2008.

Trauma Registry
Regulations finalized by the Emergency Medical Services Board dealing with the state trauma registry and reporting thereto. These regulations became effective April 28, 2002.


Other Trauma Resources

Ohio Trauma Registry
Information on and log-in to the Ohio Trauma Registry

Listing of Ohio Trauma Centers
Trauma center directory prepared by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of EMS and current as of August 2008.

Map of Ohio EMS/Trauma Resources
Map of Ohio/EMS trauma resources prepared by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of EMS and current as of June 2007.

Model Trauma Transfer Agreement
The model agreement was drafted by Bricker & Eckler for the Ohio Hospital Association.

Determining What Transfer Agreements Your Hospital Will Need
A chart to determine the number and type of trauma agreements needed by each Ohio hospital.

Trauma Protocol Information
Information on what is required in a trauma protocol and other resources.


Trauma Committee

Trauma Committee of the State Board of Emergency Medical Services

 

 

 

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