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

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

### Chapter 05 — Trauma Center Designation and Verification Standards

#### Regulation .06 Trauma Medical Director.

*COMAR 30.08.05.06*

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            The Trauma Medical Director (TMD) shall:
            
            
            
            
            
          
          
            A. Be an expert in and committed to the care of the injured with a special interest in trauma care;
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            B. Be board certified in general surgery or other surgical specialties;
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            C. Be able to devote the time needed to fulfill the TMD responsibilities as delineated in COMAR;
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            D. Have the following educational preparation and clinical experience:
            
            
            
            
            
          
          
            (1) Successful completion of advanced specialty training in trauma care or Trauma/Critical Care fellowship for at least 1 year;
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            (2) Demonstrated experience at a designated Level I  Trauma Center in trauma systems management, trauma research, and quality management functions; and
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            (3) Documented interest in trauma center or trauma system issues as evidenced by education, publications, professional experience, and involvement in planning and prevention efforts;
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            E. Maintain membership and active participation in local, regional, state or national trauma-related activities and trauma organizations;
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            F. Participate in trauma educational activities such as:
            
            
            
            
            
          
          
            (1) Trauma/Critical Care fellowship programs;
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            (2) Undergraduate medical education;
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            (3) Continuing education; and
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            (4) ATLS® courses;
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            G. Participate in trauma research and publication efforts; and
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            H. Demonstrate active participation in the resuscitation of multi system trauma patients, or surgery of multi system trauma patients or both.
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