Hospitals designated as trauma centers and other organization routinely offer trauma related education and information through symposia, classes, and through other forms of media. Below are links for opportunities offered for health care providers.
None at this time.
The Statewide Trauma Triage Plan establishes minimum criteria for identifying trauma patients and the expectation that these patients shall enter the “trauma system” and receive rapid definitive trauma care at appropriate hospitals. Under the Code of Virginia § 32.1-111.3, The Virginia Department of Health (VDH), has been charged with the responsibility of maintaining a Statewide Trauma Triage Plan. This plan is to include prehospital and inter-hospital patient transfers. EMS Regulation 12 VAC 5-31-390 states that all Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies shall participate in the trauma triage plan.
Code Virginia Mandating Trauma Triage
EMS Regulation Mandating Trauma Triage (12VAC5-31-390)
OEMS Complaint Report Form
Management of Missing EMS Medical Record
CDC – Field Triage
Trauma Center Designation Manual (01/2013)
Application Process Timeline
Documents Required for Review
Application Checklist
Trauma Center Capabilities
Code of Conduct
Criteria Checklist
Questionnaire
Medical Records for Review
Appeals Process
Virginia C.O.D.E.S (Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System)
Code of Virginia allowing Trauma QA/QI/PI
HRSA’s Model Trauma System Planning and Evaluation
American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma
National Trauma Data Bank
National Trauma Data Standard
American Trauma Society
CDC Injury Prevention and Control
NHTSA's Office of Emergency Medical Services
