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HOSPITAL TRAUMA CENTERS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH SOLUTIONS 2024
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HOSPITAL TRAUMA CENTERSQUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
SOLUTIONS 2024
designation - ANSWER outlined and developed at a state and local level
identify unique criteria in which to categorize Trauma centers
vary state to state
dif. levels refer to amount of resources available
may have dif. designations for each group
Verification - ANSWER evaluation done by American College of Surgeons to improve trauma care
voluntary process and lasts for 3 year period
ACS does not designate but instead verifies presence of resources listed
Included are commitment, readiness, resources, policies, patient care, and performance improvement
Level 1 trauma center - ANSWER tertiary facility central to trauma system
capable of providing total care for every aspect of injury- from prevention through rehab
24 hour in house coverage by general surgeons
prompt availability of care in specialties Referral resource for communities in nearby regions.
Provides leadership in prevention, public education to surrounding communities.
Provides continuing education of the trauma team members.
Incorporates a comprehensive quality assessment program.
Operates an organized teaching and research effort to help direct new innovations in trauma care.
Program for substance abuse screening and patient intervention.
Meets minimum requirement for annual volume of severely injured patients.
Level 2 - ANSWER able to initiate definitive care for all injured patients.
Elements of Level II Trauma Centers Include:
24-hour immediate coverage by general surgeons, as well as coverage by the specialties of orthopedic
surgery, neurosurgery, anesthesiology, emergency medicine, radiology and critical care
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