Grants for Level I trauma centers

1. Law
2. Arkansas Code
3. Public Health and Welfare
4. Health and Safety
5. Emergency Medical Services
6. Trauma System Act
7. Grants for Level I trauma centers

1. (a)

   1. (1) An entity that meets the preliminary criteria for a Level I trauma center under the rules of the State Board of Health may be eligible for the Level I trauma center start-up grant that is used to qualify for the status of a Level I trauma center and for trauma readiness costs associated with the care of trauma patients.

   2. (2) This grant may be awarded to entities that:

      1. (A) Meet the preliminary criteria for Level I trauma center status as determined by the Department of Health; and

      2. (B) Demonstrate the capability of fully achieving Level I trauma center status within eighteen (18) months.

2. (b)

   1. (1) An established Level I trauma center may be eligible for a sustaining grant if the Level I trauma center:

      1. (A) Has achieved Level I trauma center status and is currently at Level I status; and

      2. (B) Demonstrates continued capability to maintain Level I trauma center status.

   2. (2) This grant may be an annual grant and may have an annual renewal process for Level I trauma centers that meet the criteria under this subsection.

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