SB3548 Summary

• Establishes Level III Trauma Centers as a new designation category alongside existing Level I and Level II centers, with reduced surgical service requirements compared to higher levels.

• Creates Acute Injury Stabilization Centers as a new facility type with basic or comprehensive emergency department capabilities for initial management and transfer of acutely injured patients.

• Adds pediatric care oversight by requiring the Director to appoint an advisory council to develop recommendations and strategies for pediatric emergency and critical care needs across the state.

• Expands the State EMS Advisory Council membership to include a representative from a pediatric critical care center and modifies the State Trauma Advisory Council to include a burn care medical representative with optional neurosurgeon appointment.

• Establishes minimum standards and designation requirements for the new Level III Trauma Center and Acute Injury Stabilization Center facility types, including medical director qualifications, equipment, data collection, and integration with regional EMS systems.