Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Registry C3388

Per KRS 211.470 to 211.478 the Traumatic Brain Injury Trust Fund is to establish a confidential registry for traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries and provide reports of findings. In order to fulfill the mandate of KRS 211.470-211.478, the University of Kentucky, Kentucky Research Foundation shall establish and maintain a confidential registry of traumatic and acquired brain and spinal cord injuries. The reports are generated from data derived from hospitals and emergency departments. The analysis of data regarding incidence of traumatic and acquired brain and spinal cord injury is critical to the planning efforts of the Traumatic Brain Injury Trust Fund Board of Directors and the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, as these entities work to develop and refine services for children and adults. These reports are also highly significant for the planning and development of prevention efforts in the Commonwealth. The data will assist in planning future efforts in prevention, treatment and service delivery.