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

1. That the hospitals providing care for injured patients request a consultation/ verification site visit from the American College of Surgeons to assist in the development and implementation process.
2. That the guidelines be updated at periodic intervals to reflect changes in patient care consistent with new diagnostic and treatment modalities. Socioeconomic issues are to be considered as well.
3. That the consultation/verification process be monitored in order to identify issues and opportunities for improvement of the program.
4. To provide consultation to other nations who wish to establish similar programs specific to their environment and social capabilities.

List of Verified Trauma Centers

 Type I Criteria (Outcomes) for Level I, II and III Trauma Centers

Trauma Verification/Consultation Packet

• About the Consultation/Verification Program
• Site Visit Application (90K DOC)
• Review Agenda (50K PDF)
• HIPAA Business Associate Agreement (40K PDF)
• Description of Hospital Levels (15K PDF)
• Hospital Prereview Questionnaire (PRQ 2006) (690K DOC)

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient: 2006

• Pediatric Alternate Pathway (45K DOC)

These file are in Adobe Acrobat format. To view Portable Document Files (PDF) download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.

 Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention (SBI) for Trauma Patients:

• COT Quick Guide (185K PDF)
• SBI Training for Trauma Care Providers

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 February 19, 2008

Trauma Programs