Mississippi Early Notification of Severe Injury (MENSA) is a state-mandated program that requires health care providers to quickly notify the Mississippi Department of Health of any severe injury or illness that may require specialized medical care. MENSA applies to any injury or illness in which a patient needs to be transferred to another facility, undergo specialized medical care, or have an organ or tissue transplant. The types of MENSA notifications include: 1. Traumatic Injury Notification: This type of notification is triggered when a patient experiences a severe traumatic injury, such as a gunshot wound, motor vehicle accident, or other type of event that may require specialized care. 2. Acute Illness Notification: This type of notification is triggered when a patient experiences a sudden onset of a severe illness, such as sepsis or meningitis, that may require specialized care. 3. Organ or Tissue Transplant Notification: This type of notification is triggered when a patient is in need of an organ or tissue transplant or other specialized medical care. MENSA notifications are intended to ensure that patients receive the specialized medical care they need in a timely manner.