State trauma medical director means a physician licensed under the Uniform Credentialing Act who advises the department and carries out duties under the Statewide Trauma System Act.

Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 71-8231

  • Department: means the Division of Public Health of the Department of Health and Human Services. See Nebraska Statutes 71-8211
  • State trauma medical director: means a physician licensed under the Uniform Credentialing Act who advises the department and carries out duties under the Statewide Trauma System Act. See Nebraska Statutes 71-8231
  • Trauma: means a single-system or multisystem injury requiring immediate medical or surgical intervention or treatment to prevent death or permanent disability. See Nebraska Statutes 71-8232