Consultation/Verification Programs for Hospitals
Mission Statement
To create national guidelines for the purpose of optimizing trauma care in the United States. This objective may be accomplished through a voluntary review of potential and existing trauma centers so that trauma centers may provide an organized and systemic approach to the care of the injured patient. Essential elements include trained and capable personnel, adequate facilities, and ongoing self-assessment as outlined in the Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient: 2006 document.
Goals
- To assist in improving the care of the injured patient by on-site consultation & verification of trauma center performance according to Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient.
- To assist in the ongoing assessment of the criteria in Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient for appropriateness, timeliness, and practicality.
 List of Verified Trauma Centers
Type I Criteria (Outcomes) for Level I, II and III Trauma Centers
Trauma Verification/Consultation Packet
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient: 2006
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Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention (SBI) for Trauma Patients:
NOTE: THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS DOES NOT WARRANT OR MAKE ANY GUARANTEES OR ASSURANCES RELATED TO OUTCOMES OF TREATMENT PROVIDED BY INSTITUTIONS WHICH UTILIZE THE CONSULTATION/VERIFICATION PROGRAM.
Revised May 29, 2009
Trauma Programs
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