62 P.S. § 803-H [Repealed]

• Library: Pennsylvania Statutes
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current through P.A. Acts 2023-21
• Year: 2023
• Citation: 62 P.S. § 803-H

(a) Standards.--The foundation shall accredit Level III trauma centers in accordance with established standards, which shall be based upon the current guidelines for trauma centers as defined by the American College of Surgeons for Level III trauma centers. The accreditation process shall be conducted in compliance with 35 Pa.C.S. § 8107 (relating to Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation).

(b) Additional requirements.--In addition to the Level III standards established by the foundation under subsection (a), a hospital must meet all of the following criteria to qualify for Level III accreditation:

(1) Provide comprehensive emergency services.

(2) Total on an annual basis at least 4,000 inpatient admissions from its emergency department.

(3) Be located in a third to eighth class county.

(4) Be located more than 25 miles of travel distance established by roadways from a Level I, Level II or Level III trauma center.

The requirements of paragraphs (3) and (4) shall not apply to Level III trauma centers accredited or seeking accreditation as of the effective date of this subsection.