News and Updates
The American College of Surgeons’ Committee on Trauma has changed the nomenclature for deaths as noted in the table below. During the 2011 reporting period, it is acceptable to have mixed nomenclatures. The change will be effective beginning January 1, 2012.
| Old | New |
| Preventable | Unanticipated mortality with opportunity for improvement |
| Non-Preventable | Mortality without opportunity for improvement |
| Possibly Preventable | Anticipated mortality with opportunity for improvement |
Consultation/Verification Programs for Hospitals
Online January 18, 2011