Quote:
Originally Posted by Fast Freddy
One fact no one has commented upon is that TV has no close by trauma center. This is a total shame with such a large population and growing.
How does a quality center get established? Guess it needs a hospital for immediate potential surgeries? Or can a free standing trauma center contain a surgical suite equipped to handle most trauma emergencies?
Tradewinds land would be a good location for this much needed service.
|
This is a much better question for DB, a retired hospital administrator. Generally you need at least one well qualified trauma surgeon. You may need an OR right off the ER, or at least close by. You probably need ER docs and some nurses who are certified in ATLS. And then, of course, you need to jump through the state's paperwork hoops and probably a CON