6 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Statewide Trauma Systems

 

The Department of Community Health will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 1, 2009, at 9 a.m. at the Department of Community Health, 201 Townsend, 1st Floor, Conference Center C, Lansing, Michigan.

 

The public hearing is being held to receive comments from interested persons on amendments to the Statewide Trauma Systems Administrative Rule. The proposed rules will change the incorrect “field triage” criteria removed so it does not conflict with national standards and prevents our state from being put at risk for deviating from the standard of care. Determining the appropriate facility to which an injured patient should be transported to based on the “field triage” criteria can have a profound impact on subsequent morbidity and mortality (Source: CDC-Guidelines for Field Triage of Injured Patients; January 23, 2009; Vol.58; No. RR-1).

 

These rules are being promulgated under the authority conferred on the department of community health by sections 9227 and 20910 of 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.9227 and 333.20910; 2004 PA 580, 2004 PA

581, 2004 PA 582, and Executive Reorganization Order Nos. 1996-1 and 2003-1, MCL 333.20917a,

333.20908, 33320910, 330.3101, and 445.2011. These rules are proposed to take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.

 

Hearing comments may be presented in person, with written comments available at the time of presentation. Written comments also will be accepted at the following address or E-mail address until 4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2009. Address communications to:

 

Department of Community Health

Office of Legal Affairs - 201 Townsend - Lansing, MI 48909 Attention: Mary Greco

E-mail address: [e-mail]      Phone: [phone]

 

A copy of the proposed rules may be obtained by contacting the address noted above. Electronic copies also may be obtained at http://www.michigan.gov/cis.

 

All hearings are conducted in compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act. Hearings are held in buildings that accommodate mobility-impaired individuals and accessible parking is available. A disabled individual who requires accommodations for effective participation in a hearing should call Laurie VanBeelen at [phone] to make the necessary arrangements. To ensure availability of the accommodation, please call at least 1 week in advance.

 

Date:  April 27, 2009                                                                         SOAHR # 2009-011-CH