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FL H1165

FL H1165
Trauma Services


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Introduced
01/03/2018
In Committee
03/05/2018
Crossed Over
03/05/2018
Passed
03/06/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/22/2018

Introduced Session

2018 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Revises trauma service areas & provisions relating to number & location of trauma centers; requires DOH to establish Florida Trauma System Advisory Council by specified date.

AI Summary

This bill revises provisions related to trauma service areas and the number and location of trauma centers in Florida. It requires the Department of Health to establish the Florida Trauma System Advisory Council by a specified date. The bill also makes changes to how trauma centers are selected and designated, and how funding is distributed to trauma centers based on their caseload volume and severity of trauma patients. Additionally, the bill includes provisions related to the certification of pediatric trauma centers by a national accreditation body.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Other Sponsors (2)

Health and Human Services Committee (House), Health Quality Subcommittee (House)

Last Action

Chapter No. 2018-66 (on 03/22/2018)

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