American College Of Surgeons - Inspiring Quality: Highest Standards, Better Outcomes

American College Of Surgeons - Inspiring Quality: Highest Standards, Better Outcomes

American College of Surgeons Quality Programs Trauma Trauma Quality Programs Trauma Systems Programs

Trauma Systems Programs

Dr. Caradonna in the OR

Trauma Systems Programs of the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS COT) aim to improve care for the injured patient by:

  • Assessing and evaluating trauma and emergency response systems, using a needs-based approach
  • Providing consultative guidance for future trauma system development
  • Building partnerships with the military to translate battlefield lessons to the home front and back again
  • Creating and sustaining a national trauma system, with a research action plan
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