Section 7.26.730. Recertification.

	(a)  To renew a certification as a level I, level II, or level III trauma center, an applicant must  
		(1) provide evidence of reverification by the Committee on Trauma, American College of Surgeons;  
		(2) meet applicable requirements under 7 AAC 26.720; and  
		(3) complete and submit an application on a form provided by the department.  
	(b)  To renew a certification as a level I or level II trauma center with a pediatric commitment, an applicant must  
		(1) provide evidence of reverification by the Committee on Trauma, American College of Surgeons;  
		(2) meet applicable requirements of 7 AAC 26.720; and  
		(3) complete and submit an application on a form provided by the department.  
	(c)  To renew a certification as a level IV trauma center, the applicant must  
		(1) complete and submit an application on a form provided by the department;  
		(2) provide evidence that the applicant continues to meet the criteria listed for level IV trauma centers by the Committee on Trauma, American College of Surgeons, in Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient: 1993, Chapter 6, Hospital Criteria; Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient: 1993, Chapter 6, Hospital Criteria, as amended from time to time, is adopted by reference; and  
		(3) agree for the department to conduct a site visit to verify that relevant criteria have been met, if the department notifies the organization that a site visit is necessary.  
	(d)  A recertification is valid for three years, and is subject to renewal under (a), (b), or (c) of this section.   

Authorities

18.08.010;18.08.080;18.08.082;18.08.084;47.05.012

Notes

Reference

7 AAC 26.740
7 AAC 26.742
7 AAC 26.999

Authority

AS 18.08.010 AS 18.08.080 AS 18.08.082 AS 18.08.084 AS 47.05.012 Editor's note: Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient: 1993 may be obtained from the American College of Surgeons, 633 North Saint Clair Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611-3211. Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient: 1993 is available for inspection at the Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health, Community Health and Emergency Medical Services Section, 410 Willoughby Avenue, Room 109, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0616.

History

Eff. 4/7/96, Register 138; am 11/8/98, Register 148