Overview of the ACS COT Trauma Quality Programs
Quality programs from the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS COT) aim to improve care for the injured patient by:
- Setting standards that define the structures and processes of care
- Measuring patient outcomes through risk-adjusted benchmarking
- Promoting best practices
- Adhering to performance improvement principles
The Trauma Quality Programs include the Verification, Review, and Consultation (VRC) Program; Trauma Quality Improvement Program, National Trauma Data Bank®, Trauma Systems Consultation Program, and Performance Improvement and Patient Safety.