§321-230 Technical assistance, data collection, evaluation. The department of health may contract for technical assistance and consultation, including but not limited to categorization, data collection, and evaluation appropriate to the needs of the state system. The collection and analysis of statewide emergency medical services data, including pediatrics, trauma, cardiac, medical, and behavioral medical emergencies is for the purpose of improving the quality of services provided.

For the purposes of this section, "categorization" means systematic identification of the readiness and capabilities of hospitals and their staffs to adequately, expeditiously, and efficiently receive and treat emergency patients. [L 1978, c 148, pt of §1; am L 1980, c 285, §4; am L 1981, c 93, §6; am L 1994, c 242, §5]