ASTM F1286-90(2002)
Historical Standard: ASTM F1286-90(2002) Standard Guide for Development and Operation of Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Facilities
SUPERSEDED (see Active link, below)
ASTM F1286
1. Scope
1.1 This guide establishes minimum guidelines for the development and operation of a pediatric trauma facility in a children's or general hospital. A pediatric trauma facility is an institution whose medical and administrative leadership has expressed the personal, institutional, and financial commitment to optimal care of the injured child 24 h a day, 365 days a year.
1.2 This guide defines the system, organizational structure, clinical personnel, and physical equipment necessary for a pediatric trauma facility, whether freestanding or a joint adult/pediatric facility in either a children's hospital or general hospital committed to the care of injured children.
1.3 The criteria outline in this guide incorporates levels of categorization and their essential or desired characteristics.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
F1224 Guide for Providing System Evaluation for Emergency Medical Services
Keywords
hospital; pediatric trauma; pediatric trauma facility; trauma center; Emergency medical services (EMS); Pediatric facilities/applications; Trauma;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 11.160 (First aid)
DOI: 10.1520/F1286-90R02
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