KRS 211.496: Kentucky trauma care system fund -- Uses.

(1) The Kentucky trauma care system fund is created as a restricted account that shall

consist of state general fund appropriations and other grants, contributions,

donations, or other moneys made available for the purposes of KRS 211.490 to

211.496. Moneys in the fund are hereby appropriated for the purposes set forth in

KRS 211.490 to 211.496.

(2) The trauma care system fund shall be used to support:

(a) Administrative costs of the Department for Public Health, the statewide

trauma care director, and the advi sory committee that relate to the statewide

trauma care system, including public awareness and information efforts;

(b) The implementation of the statewide trauma care system;

(c) Expenses related to hospital trauma center verification;

(d) Continuing education for trauma care providers; and

(e) Support for uncompensated care provided by hospitals, physicians, emergency

medical services, or other trauma care providers who provide services in a

verified trauma center. Verified trauma centers shall have the a uthority to

contract with state government for receipt of funds under this paragraph.

(3) Notwithstanding KRS 45.229, any moneys remaining in the fund at the close of a

fiscal year shall not lapse but shall be carried forward into the succeeding next fiscal

year to be used for the purposes set forth in KRS 211.490 to 211.496.

(4) Any interest earned on moneys in the account shall accrue to the fund and shall be

used for the purposes set forth in KRS 211.490 to 211.496.