DHS 118.04(7)(7)Appeals of department decisions.
DHS 118.04(7)(a)(a) If under sub. (6), the department does not approve a hospital’s application under sub. (6) (a) or selection under sub. (6) (b), or an RTAC’s submission under sub. (6) (c) or the department withdraws its approval of an RTAC under sub. (6) (d), the hospital or RTAC may request a hearing under s. 227.42, Stats. The request for a hearing shall be submitted in writing to and received by the department of administration’s division of hearings and appeals within 30 days after the date of the notice required under sub. (6). A request is considered filed when received by the division of hearings and appeals.
DHS 118.04(7)(b)(b) The division of hearings and appeals shall hold the hearing no later than 30 days after receiving the request for the hearing unless both parties agree to a later date and shall provide at least 10 days prior notification of the date, time and place for the hearing.
DHS 118.04(7)(c)(c) The hearing examiner shall issue a proposed or final decision within 30 days after the hearing. The department decision shall remain in effect until a final decision is rendered.
DHS 118.04 NoteNote: A hearing request should be addressed to the Division of Hearings and Appeals, P.O. Box 7875, Madison, WI 53707. Hearing requests may be delivered in person to that office at 5005 University Ave., Room 201, Madison, WI or submitted by facsimile to 608-264-9885.
DHS 118.04 HistoryHistory: CR 04-055: cr. Register December 2004 No. 588, eff. 1-1-05; corrections in (6) (d) 1. a. and c. made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register January 2009 No. 637; CR 19-086: am. (2) (c) 2. Register May 2021 No. 785, eff. 10-1-21.
DHS 118.05DHS 118.05Statewide trauma advisory council. The statewide trauma advisory council shall be responsible for all of the following:
DHS 118.05(1)(1)Advising the department on issues related to the development, implementation and evaluation of the statewide trauma care system.
DHS 118.05(2)(2)Reviewing and approving the department’s proposed format and content of RTAC trauma plans.
DHS 118.05(3)(3)Reviewing and recommending components of the department’s trauma data submission manual under s. DHS 118.09 (2) (a) and the use of trauma registry data under s. DHS 118.09 (4) (a).
DHS 118.05 HistoryHistory: CR 04-055: cr. Register December 2004 No. 588, eff. 1-1-05.
DHS 118.06DHS 118.06Regional trauma advisory councils.
DHS 118.06(1)(1)Purpose. The purpose of a regional trauma advisory council is to develop, implement, monitor and improve the regional trauma system.
DHS 118.06(2)(2)Participation in RTAC activities. A regional trauma advisory council may include facilities or organizations located in a neighboring state that provide trauma care to Wisconsin residents.
DHS 118.06(3)(3)Regional trauma advisory council responsibilities. A regional trauma advisory council shall do all of the following:
DHS 118.06(3)(a)(a) Submit an application to the department for approval as an RTAC pursuant to s. DHS 118.04 (2) (b) 3.
DHS 118.06 NoteNote: To obtain an application, contact the statewide trauma care coordinator by calling 608-266-0601 or by writing to Statewide Trauma Care System Coordinator, Bureau of Local Public Health Practice and Emergency Medical Services, Room 118, 1 West Wilson St., Madison, WI 53701, or by sending a fax to 608-261-6392.
DHS 118.06(3)(b)(b)
DHS 118.06(3)(b)1.1. Establish an executive council that has all of the following characteristics:
DHS 118.06(3)(b)1.a.a. Reflects professional representation from out-of-hospital trauma care providers, trauma care facilities, education and injury prevention.
DHS 118.06 NoteNote: Out-of-hospital trauma care providers include emergency medical services practitioners, emergency medical responders, or air medical personnel.
DHS 118.06(3)(b)1.b.b. May have representation of an out-of-state hospital or ambulance service provider if the hospital or ambulance service provider regularly provides care for persons injured in Wisconsin.
DHS 118.06(3)(b)1.c.c. Includes representation from both urban and rural areas.
DHS 118.06(3)(b)1.d.d. Does not have more than 50 percent of its representation from any single organization. In this subdivision paragraph, “organization” means corporate affiliation, entity or ownership.
DHS 118.06(3)(b)1.e.e. Is responsive to the input of its primary membership and participants.
DHS 118.06(3)(b)1.f.f. Has officers who either live or work in Wisconsin.
DHS 118.06(3)(b)1.g.g. Has representatives who serve only on that single executive council.
DHS 118.06 NoteNote: The Department believes that limiting primary service to the executive council of one RTAC will promote a representative’s focus on and allegiance to that RTAC. Any person, however, may participate in the activities of more than one RTAC.
DHS 118.06(3)(b)2.2. Submit the names and affiliations of council members to the department for review and approval pursuant to s. DHS 118.04 (2) (b) 4.