SB12

Kentucky SB12 establishes a statewide trauma care system and mandates 24/7 emergency department coverage in Level IV trauma centers.

Kentucky SB12 creates a comprehensive statewide trauma care program within the Department for Public Health, including a statewide trauma care director and a state trauma registrar. The bill mandates that Level IV trauma centers provide 24/7 emergency department coverage by either a physician or an advanced practice provider supervised by a physician. The statewide trauma care system aims to reduce trauma-related deaths and disabilities, optimize care for trauma victims, minimize economic impacts, and contain trauma care costs.