Level I Trauma Center 101: What You Should Know
Trauma centers here in the United States are classified by 1 of 5 levels. Those levels pinpoint “the kinds of resources available in a trauma center and the number of patients admitted yearly.” They are also subject to recognition as trauma centers through 2 different processes: designation process – this is developed at the state or local level and differs according to unique criteria as defined by legislative or regulatory authority verification process – this is completed by the American…
