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Hospital Requirements

For Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Registries (EMSTR)

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Texas hospitals should report all traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), spinal cord injuries (SCIs), and other traumatic injuries that meet the National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB) Criteria. Facilities should also report any submersion injuries to the EMS and Trauma Registries (EMSTR).

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2020 Resources

2023 Resources 

Sample File

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