<?xml version='1.0' encoding='utf-8'?>
<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".15" citation="COMAR 30.08.08.15" title_num="30" subtitle_num="08" chapter_num="08" heading="Injury Prevention and Public Education.">
  <text>The level I pediatric trauma center shall:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Collaborate closely with MIEMSS and other State agencies in developing, monitoring, and evaluating the effectiveness of prevention and public education programs;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Conduct epidemiology research including studies in injury control;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Collaborate with other hospitals, MIEMSS, or other agencies in pediatric injury prevention initiatives and research;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Have an organized and effective approach to injury that prioritizes those efforts based on the Maryland State Trauma Registry (MSTR) and epidemiologic data;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Monitor progress of prevention programs in cooperation with State QM activities;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>Have a designated prevention coordinator;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>Have outreach and program development activities targeted to pediatric injury prevention within the region and State;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="H.">
    <text>Have information resources for children and families; and</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="I.">
    <text>Collaborate with existing national, regional, and State programs.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>