This bill proposes amendments to the membership and responsibilities of the trauma medical review committee in New Hampshire. The updated membership will now include one representative from each trauma hospital level of care (I, II, III, and IV), with potential representatives being trauma surgeons, emergency physicians, trauma program managers, or trauma registrars. Additionally, the committee will now include an injury prevention coordinator and a trauma survivor, expanding its representation to better reflect the various stakeholders involved in trauma care.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new duty for the committee, requiring it to provide an annual report to the governor. This report will detail the status of New Hampshire's trauma system, including the names, levels, and locations of all trauma hospitals, as well as the committee's activities and recommendations for continuous improvement. It will also summarize data on the leading causes of injury and death in the state, addressing both intentional and unintentional injuries. The bill will take effect upon its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 153-A:8
SB421 text: 153-A:8