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The Rocky Mountain Poison Center is a model system for regionalization. Minimal cost is achieved by concentrating expensive equipment and information materials in the main center. Access to information is rapid because each subregional center has a POISINDEX and thus the capacity to provide standardized initial therapy as soon as contact is made. Full integration of professional activities from training to education is accomplished within the framework of Emergency Medical Services. Public education is uniform throughout the region so that medical interaction is consistent and the public receives maximum reinforcement. Funding is found through many sources and includes a cost-sharing program in which 18 Colorado hospitals participate. Institutions with similar regionalized programs, integrated with Emergency Medical Services and drug consultation, will provide cost effective programs well-tailored to the unique characteristics of each region.
落基山毒物中心是区域化的典范体系。通过将昂贵的设备和信息资料集中在主中心，实现了成本最小化。信息获取迅速，因为每个分区域中心都有POISINDEX，因此一旦取得联系就能提供标准化的初始治疗。从培训到教育的专业活动在紧急医疗服务框架内得以全面整合。整个区域的公众教育是统一的，这样医疗互动就保持一致，公众也能得到最大程度的强化。资金来源多样，包括一个有18家科罗拉多医院参与的成本分摊项目。具有类似区域化项目、与紧急医疗服务和药物咨询相结合的机构，将提供契合每个区域独特特征的高性价比项目。
