Background There is a growing trend toward verification of trauma centres, but its impact
remains unclear. This systematic review aimed to synthesize available evidence on the …

Background The implementation of trauma systems in many high-income countries over the
last 50 years has led to important reductions in injury mortality and disability in many …

BACKGROUND The Trauma Quality Improvement Project of the American College of
Surgeons (ACS) has demonstrated variations in trauma center outcomes despite similar …

BACKGROUND Single-center experience has shown that American College of Surgeons
(ACS) trauma verification can improve outcomes. The current objective was to compare …

Background Literature demonstrates increased mortality for the severely injured at a Level II
vs. Level I center. Our objective is to reevaluate the impact of trauma center verification level …

Purpose: The National Surgical Quality Improvement Program has improved the quality of
surgical care by tracking risk-adjusted patient outcomes. Unlike the National Surgical Quality …

The concept of practicing with consistency, after evidence-based guidelines, and measuring
results and outcomes is not new for trauma surgeons. We have used the quality …

Background Although not directly involved in designation per se, the American College of
Surgeons (ACS) Committee on Trauma verification/consultation program in conjunction with …

Study Objectives Organized trauma systems reduce morbidity, mortality, and cost. To date,
no unified trauma certification system exists across the US, as participation in the American …

Background: Two systems exist for evaluating the abilities of trauma centers: the American
College of Surgeons'(ACS) verification and the State's designation. Given criteria variations …