Utah Code § 53-2d-305: Trauma center designations and guidelines.

(1) The bureau shall establish by rule:

(a) trauma center designation requirements; and

(b) model state guidelines for triage, treatment, transportation, and transfer of trauma patients to the most appropriate health care facility.

(2) The bureau shall designate as a trauma center each hospital that:

(a) voluntarily requests a trauma center designation; and

(b) meets the applicable requirements established pursuant to Subsection (1).