Sometimes the biggest advances in trauma care don't come from a new device or a groundbreaking procedure. Sometimes they come from something much simpler: knowing and trusting the person standing next to you.

Should your rural hospital become a trauma center? The decision involves far more than meeting designation standards.

Hospitals upgrade their trauma center designation to improve access to advanced trauma care, better serve their communities, expand clinical capabilities, strengthen their competitive position, and support long-term financial sustainability.

Obstetric trauma is not uncommon, but extreme OB trauma with emergency c-section is extremely rare, emotionally overwhelming, and clinically complex. Guidelines are essential in these rare situations.

There are several key issues that must considered when evaluating feasibility of a new trauma center.

An overview of the role of Environmental Services and laundry in hospital infection prevention

Who is involved in trauma care? Almost everyone in the hospital!