Work Group to Consider Need to Revise Level 4 Trauma Hospital Admission Limits

The Level 4 Trauma Hospital Designation Criteria implemented in 2020 includes a new section describing the types of trauma patients that can be considered for admission. Recent stresses on the health care system, and on Level 1 and 2 Trauma Hospitals in particular, have made it more challenging to transfer trauma patients to a higher level of care. The STAC will convene a work group to address these recent challenges and recommend modifications to the criteria, if needed.

The work group is expected to meet over the winter and report to the STAC in March. Those interested in participating in the work group should notify the trauma system coordinator by email.