Miscellaneous

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Division of Emergency Medical Operations
Letter of Intent 2010
Rule No.: RULE TITLE
64J-2.012: Process for the Approval of Trauma Centers

Notice of the Availability of

The 2010 Trauma Center Letter of Intent Package

name of agency: Department of Health (DOH)

PACKAGE TITLE: Florida Trauma Center Letter of Intent Package

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Department of Health is mandated by Section 395.4025(2)(a), Florida Statutes, to notify Florida licensed acute care hospitals of their right to submit a Letter of Intent, DH Form 1840, to apply to become a trauma center.

ELIGIBILITY: Florida licensed acute care hospitals are eligible to apply.

AUTHORITY: Section 395.4025(2)(a), Florida Statutes, Rule 64J-2.012, Florida Administrative Code.

TO OBTAIN A PACKAGE: You may request a Letter of Intent package by telephone, fax, or mail, or in person.

Telephone: (850)245-4444, ext. 2756 or Suncom: 205-4440.

Fax: (850)488-2512.

Mail request to, or pick up in person at: Florida Department of Health, Division of Emergency Operations, Office of Trauma, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, and Bin #C-18, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1738.

DEADLINE: Letters of Intent must be postmarked between September 1, 2010, and midnight, October 1, 2010.

CONTACTS: Bernadette Behmke (850)245-4444, ext. 2756 or Susan McDevitt at (850)245-4444, ext. 2760, Suncom: 205-4440.