§ 144.602 — Definitions
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Defines key terms used in Minnesota's trauma system laws, including 'trauma,' 'trauma center,' and 'trauma system.'
144.602 DEFINITIONS.
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Subdivision 1.Applicability.
For purposes of sections 144.602 to 144.608, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them. §
Subd. 2.Commissioner.
“Commissioner” means the commissioner of health. §
Subd. 3.Major trauma.
“Major trauma” means a sudden severe injury or damage to the body caused by an external force that results in potentially life-threatening injuries or that could result in the following disabilities:
(1) impairment of cognitive or mental abilities;
(2) impairment of physical functioning; or
(3) disturbance of behavioral or emotional functioning. §
Subd. 4.Trauma hospital.
“Trauma hospital” means a hospital that voluntarily meets the commissioner’s criteria under section 144.603 and that has been designated as a trauma hospital under section 144.605.
History:
1Sp2005 c 4 art 6 s 25; 2006 c 212 art 3 s 12
History: History: 1Sp2005 c 4 art 6 s 25; 2006 c 212 art 3 s 12