Section 22-B2701. INJURY PREVENTION AND CONTROL

 

2701.1Each adult trauma care facility shall implement injury prevention and control programs to accomplish injury prevention.

 

2701.2Institutional involvement in injury prevention programs shall be based upon the resources of staff, time, and funds available.

 

2701.3Injury prevention may be categorized in terms of primary, secondary, or tertiary implementation. Primary prevention refers to the elimination of the trauma incident. Secondary prevention refers to reducing the severity of injuries during the incident through the use of safety restraints and helmets. Tertiary prevention includes all efforts following the trauma incident that optimize outcome, thereby preventing complications, long-term disability, or death.

 

2701.4Adult trauma care facilities shall develop an injury prevention program. In developing the program, the facility shall:

 

(a)Gather and analyze data;

 

(b)Select a target population and its injuries;

 

(c)Develop intervention strategies;

 

(d)Identify, select, and obtain commitments from public and private institutions to implement the plan;

 

(e)Develop protocols and materials;

 

(f)Orient and train organizations and individuals;

 

(g)Provide monitoring and support; and

 

(h)Evaluate and revise as necessary.

 

source

Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 46 DCR 8741 (October 29, 1999).