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(a) An organization that wishes to apply for certification as a trauma center shall apply in writing to the department on a form obtained from the department. (b) The application form will request the name of the organization and responsible official, the mailing address and, if different, the geographical address, evidence that the applicant meets the requirements of 7 AAC 26.720, and other information the department considers necessary to determine whether the applicant has met the qualifications for certification outlined in 7 AAC 26.720. (c) A certificate as a trauma center will be issued by the department

(1) based on community, regional, and statewide needs, including the optimal number of different levels of trauma centers throughout the state according to population, geography, and other factors related to optimal care and appropriate transfer of trauma patients; and

(2) if the applicant meets the requirements of 7 AAC 26.720. (Eff. 4/7/96, Register 138; am 11/1/2018, Register 228) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 18.08.010 AS 18.08.082

AS 18.08.080 AS 18.08.084 7 AAC 26.720. Qualifications for certification. (a) An applicant for certification as a level I trauma center or specialty trauma referral center must

(1) provide to the department evidence that the trauma center has received a certificate of verification as a level I trauma center from the Committee on Trauma, American College of Surgeons;

(2) participate in the statewide trauma registry administered by the department and provide data to the department as required under 7 AAC 26.745; and

(3) be designated by the department based on 7 AAC 26.715. (b) An applicant for certification as a level II trauma center or regional trauma center must

(1) provide to the department evidence that the trauma center has received a certificate of