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Trauma Designation

The WV Bureau for Public Health through The WV Office of Emergency Medical Services designates West Virginia health care facilities through criteria in WV Rule 64 CSR 27.  WV Trauma Centers demonstrate a strong commitment to 24-hour availability of resources to care for an injured patient.  WV Trauma Centers are designated as  Level I, II, III or IV.

Code References

64CSR27, Statewide Trauma/Emergency Care

55-7B-9C Limit on liability for treatment of emergency conditions

Trauma Centers

West Virginia Designated Trauma Centers List

West Virginia Trauma Center Map

Other Documents

Emergency Health Care and Triage Proedures

Critical Elements - Trauma Center Designation

Archive

Trauma Team Activation - Highest Level Updated see  Critical Elements - Trauma Center Designation

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• Levels of Designation
• Initial Provisional Designation
• Permanent Designation
• Recertification Of Permanent Designation