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

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

### Chapter 06 — Adult and Pediatric Burn Center Standards

#### Regulation .09 Other Personnel.

*COMAR 30.08.06.09*

A. A burn center shall:

  (1) Have a social service consultation available to the burn service; and

  (2) Assign a social worker to the burn center for both inpatients and outpatients, either:

    (a) Permanently; or

    (b) On a rotating basis for at least 1 year.

B. A burn center shall have a licensed dietician available daily for consultation.

C. A burn center shall have the following personnel available 24 hours a day:

  (1) A pharmacist available for consultation;

  (2) A respiratory therapist to assess and manage patients on the burn service; and

  (3) For pediatric burn centers, a child life specialist.