To us, this designation represents our commitment to the communities we serve.. IAdminfootr01a_01_02o = new Image(137, 28);IAdminfootr01a_01_02o.src = '/images/txreg_nav_over.gif'; Easy accessibility to specialties such as orthopedic surgery, anesthesiology, plastic surgery and more. He covers education, local government, transportation, real estate development and nonprofits in the Lake Houston-Humble-Kingwood area. The purpose of the bill was to develop a state emergency stroke treatment system. The hospital designation requirements were established to ensure prompt and appropriate treatment for possible stroke victims. This furthers our mission and commitment to serve the community.". Del Sol Medical Center (Del Sol) is a tertiary care hospital located in El Paso, Texas and is owned and operated by HCA Healthcare. Becoming a CI Patron grants you access to an exclusive weekend newsletter and CI Swag. . Our ERs are ready 24/7 when you need care for major or life-threatening illness or injury. We deliver care for life-threatening injuries and illnesses. 0682 Trauma Center Level II 0683 Trauma Center Level III 0684 Trauma Center Level IV 0689 Assigned by state or local authorities with levels that When patients come through our doors, we stand ready to care for them. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center McKinney. The department approved stroke standard requirements. Kingwood, Northwest, and Clear Lake campuses have excellent stroke care programs, Ray said. "I am extremely thankful for our trauma team and the comprehensive services they provide for Central Texans," said Charles Williams, president of Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest. , EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TRAUMA SYSTEMS, Requirements for Trauma Facility Designation. Copyright 2023 American Trauma Society, Trauma Survivors Network - provided by ATS, 2023 Race to Rebuild: A Virtual walk/run/cycle/roll event, Patient Care Centers: Components of the Trauma System. Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth. United States. WACO, Texas - The trauma center at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest continues to serve the community as a Level II Major Trauma Facility as designated by the Texas Department of State Health Services and verified by the American College of Surgeons. All first responders in North Texas now have another Level I facility to bring the worst trauma cases they encounter. "Now patients and their families can get comprehensive care right here in our community for everything from minor injuries to the most critical, life threatening injuries.". [3] The news release said. if (showMsg) { Well be elevating a number of our hospitals in late 2021, early 2022 into comprehensive stroke centers. Previously, ambulances had to drive an average of 30 minutes to reach a Level II Major Trauma Center in Tarrant or Dallas counties. What bumps you up to Level 1 is when you add research capabilities and physician residency training, he said. Box 65, Fort Worth, TX 76101. if (document.images) { We also have a Corpus Christi hospital that will be elevating to Level 2. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services. The hospital is one of 19 Level II Major Trauma Centers in Texas. July 05, 2022. The designation means the hospital is capable of treating most trauma cases without having to transfer patients to the Level I trauma centers in the Texas Medical Center. If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, go directly to the ER or dial 9-1-1. Review trauma facilities listed to find the facility closest to you. The move by HCA provides much needed additional choice. In the past, critical stroke care could only be found in downtown hospitals but thats changing. Texas Health Resources is a faith-based, nonprofit health system that cares for more patients in North Texas than any other provider. IAdminfootr01a_01_04o = new Image(123, 28);IAdminfootr01a_01_04o.src = '/images/om_nav_over.gif'; In their Northwest hospital, they should have already been elevated to Level 2 but like many other things, it was postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic. There are three Level 2 hospitals in the county with HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe, and Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center. In the last fiscal year, more than 43,000 people visited the emergency department at Baylor Scott & White McKinney. The executive vice president said as they expand their Level 2 footprint, they will consider obtaining Level 1 status. Medical City Plano is the first and only hospital to achieve designation as a Level I Trauma Center in Plano, Texas. About Baylor Scott & White HealthAs the largest not-for-profit health system in the state of Texas, Baylor Scott & White promotes the health and well-being of every individual, family and community it serves. 20 FACILITIES ARE CURRENTLY DESIGNATED LEVEL II MAJOR TRAUMA FACILITIES 26 FACILITIES CURRENTLY DESIGNATED LEVEL III ADVANCED TRAUMA FACILITIES 60 FACILITIES CURRENTLY DESIGNATED LEVEL IV BASIC TRAUMA FACILITIES 196 FACILITIES CURRENTLY DESIGNATED LEVEL I (COMPREHENSIVE) TRAUMA FACILITIES BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - TEMPLE