Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Division of Emergency Medical Operations
Rule No.: RULE TITLE
64J-2.011: Trauma Center Requirements
64J-2.012: Process for the Approval of Trauma Centers
64J-2.013: Extension of Application Period
64J-2.014: Certificate of Approval
64J-2.015: Process for Renewal of Trauma Centers
64J-2.016: Site Visits and Approval
64J-2.017: Application by Hospital Denied Approval
The Florida Department of Health, Office of Trauma announces a workshop to which all persons are invited.
DATE AND TIME: Thursday, December 9, 2010, AM Session – Endovascular and Vascular Surgery, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon (Eastern Time) (9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m Central Time); PM Session – Trauma Center Application, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) (1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Central Time)
PLACE: Hyatt Place Tampa Airport/Westshore, 4811 W. Main Street, Tampa, FL 33607, (813)282-1037, Fax: (813)282-1148. If interested parties are not able to participate in this workshop in person, the following is the toll free conference call number and code: Conference Call: 1(888)808-6959, Conference Code: 2354440#
GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: As part of the annual review of the Trauma Center Standards, DOH 150-9, incorporated by reference in Rule 64J-2.011, F.A.C., and other related rules, this workshop is scheduled to discuss the following areas and receive public input:
AM Session – Endovascular and Vascular Surgery: How can a trauma center ensure adequate endovascular and vascular capability is available for trauma patients consistent with its status as a trauma center?
PM Session – Trauma Center Application: What constitutes a trauma center application sufficient to request an extension of time to meet the requirements to become a trauma center?
A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Janet Collins, Program Administrator, Office of Trauma at (850)245-4440, ext. 2775, email: janet_collins@doh.state.fl.us. The agenda and updates on this workshop are posted on the following Office of Trauma website: http://doh.state.fl.us/demo/Trauma/notices.htm.
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 3 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Janet Collins, Program Administrator, Office of Trauma at (850)245-4440, ext. 2775, email: janet_collins@doh.state.fl.us. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).
For more information, you may contact: Janet Collins, Program Administrator, Office of Trauma at (850)245-4440, ext. 2775, email: janet_collins@doh.state.fl.us.