# COMAR Title 30 — Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS)

## Subtitle 08 — Designation of Trauma and Specialty Referral Centers

### Chapter 04 — Data Collection and Quality Management

#### Regulation .04 Use of State Trauma Registry and Specialty Care Data.

*COMAR 30.08.04.04*

MIEMSS may use State trauma registry and specialty care data to:

A. Monitor and provide information necessary to evaluate major trauma or specialty patient care, outcome, and cost;

B. Assess compliance of EMS providers, designated trauma and specialty referral centers, and other hospitals with the trauma and specialty care standards, regulations, and protocols;

C. Provide information necessary for resource planning and management;

D. Provide data for injury surveillance, analysis, and prevention programs; and

E. Provide a data resource for research and education.