List the characteristics of Trauma Center Designation - ANS Outlined and developed at the state
and local level
Varies from state to
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Requirements outlined through legislative or regulatory authority
List the characteristics of Trauma Center Verification - ANS Overseen by the American College
of Surgeons
Verifies commitment, readiness, resources, policies, patient care and performance
improvement are in place.
What is the definition of level 5 Trauma Care? - ANS Provides evaluation, stabilization and
diagnostic capabilities and prepares patients for transfer to higher levels of care.
What are the level 5 Trauma Care criteria? - ANS Basic ED facilities to implement ATLS protocols
Trauma nurses and physicians available upon patient arrival
After-hours activation protocols if facility not open 24-hours a day
May provide surgery and critical-care services if available
Has developed transfer agreements for patients requiring more comprehensive care a a level 1
through 3.
What is the definition of level 4 Trauma Care? - ANS Provides evaluation, stabilization and
diagnostic capabilities for injured patients before transferring to a higher level of care.
What are the level 4 Trauma Criteria? - ANS Basic ED implement ATLS protocols and 24 hour
laboratory coverage. Trauma nurses and doctors available on patient arrival.
May provide surgery and critical care services when available.
Transfer agreements with Level 1 or II.
Comprehensive quality assessment program.
Involved in prevention efforts and must have an active outreach program for its referring
communities.
What is the definition of level 3 trauma care? - ANS Ability to provide prompt assessment,
resuscitation, surgery, intensive care and stabilization of injured patients and emergency
operations.
What are the level 3 trauma criteria? - ANS 24 hr immediate coverage by emergency medicine
physicians, prompt availability of general surgeons and anesthesiologists.
Comprehensive quality assessment program.
Transfer agreements for patients needing level 1 or 2.
Provides back-up for rural or community hospitals.
Offers continuing education or nursing and allied health personnel or the trauma team.
Involved with prevention efforts and must have an active outreach program for its' referring
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