§ 300d. Establishment

• (a) The Secretary shall, with respect to trauma care—
  • (1) conduct and support research, training, evaluations, and demonstration projects;
  • (2) foster the development of appropriate, modern systems of such care through the sharing of information among agencies and individuals involved in the study and provision of such care;
  • (3) collect, compile, and disseminate information on the achievements of, and problems experienced by, State and local agencies and private entities in providing trauma care and emergency medical services and, in so doing, give special consideration to the unique needs of rural areas;
  • (4) provide to State and local agencies technical assistance to enhance each State’s capability to develop, implement, and sustain the trauma care component of each State’s plan for the provision of emergency medical services;
  • (5) sponsor workshops and conferences; and
  • (6) promote the collection and categorization of trauma data in a consistent and standardized manner.
• (b) The Secretary may make grants, and enter into cooperative agreements and contracts, for the purpose of carrying out subsection (a).