Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient

The Verification, Review, and Consultation (VRC) program is pleased to announce the seventh edition of the Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient (2022 Standards). 

These standards detail the principles regarding resources, performance improvement patient safety processes, data collection, protocols, research, and education for a trauma center. The VRC program evaluates the care, aligned to the standards and expected scope of practice at each institution.

These standards will be effective for verification/reverification visits starting September 2023 and consultation visits starting February 2023. For more information on the 2022 Standards, please visit the 2022 Resources Repository.

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The sixth edition of the Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient (2014 Standards) is available for download.

These standards are effective for verification/reverification visits prior to September 2023 and consultation visits prior to February 2023.

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Purchase the 2014 Standards

Download the change log and clarification document to view the edits made to the Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient (2014 Standards) since its original release.

For more information on the 2014 Standards, please visit the 2014 Resources Repository.