Hospitals that intentionally invest in APP recruitment, training, and integration today will be better positioned to meet the growing demands of trauma care tomorrow.

At its core, trauma designation and verification are not about earning a certificate on the wall. They exist to answer one question: If a critically injured patient arrives at your hospital, will every system function exactly as it should?

A mock survey should provide a clear roadmap that helps the trauma program prioritize improvements, assign responsibilities, and establish realistic timelines before the official designation or verification visit.

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.

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.

Top reasons physicians resist protocols, and what trauma leaders can do about it.

What's In a Name? A breakdown of terms for trauma policies, protocols, and guidelines.

Trauma survivorship refers to the long-term physical, psychological, social, and emotional recovery process experienced by individuals after surviving a traumatic injury.

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

Two distinguishing requirements of Level I trauma programs are residency and research.

The tragedies in Waco, Oklahoma City, Columbine, and Boston have had profound impacts on trauma care.

Proactively Communicate Wishes Through Advanced Directives, POSTs, and Code Status

Alcohol screening is an essential component of improving patient recovery.

Heather Tilton is an experienced trauma program manager.