ORANGE, Calif., Jan. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/
-- CHOC Hospital in Orange has been verified by the American
College of Surgeons (ACS) as a Level I pediatric trauma center, the
only one in Orange County and the
fourth in Southern California.
Level I verification is the highest possible ranking for trauma
centers and recognizes CHOC's commitment to providing the best
possible care for all injured children, as well as serving as a
trusted pediatric resource for the community.
"We are honored to serve the children and families in
Orange County, and are proud to
join an elite group of hospitals committed to improving pediatric
trauma care," says Dr. David Gibbs,
director, trauma services at CHOC. "Our expert, compassionate and
multi-disciplinary team at CHOC is dedicated to providing the
highest level of care to seriously injured children. This attention
spans from the moment they arrive to the day they go home. Our goal
is to give each patient the best chance of survival and
recovery."
To earn verification, CHOC submitted an extensive application
and data. This was followed by a two-day evaluation of CHOC's
trauma program by the ACS team of surgeons, who were highly
complimentary of all aspects of care, and of CHOC's commitment to
being a pediatric healthcare leader.
The Level I pediatric designation is reserved for centers that
provide the highest level of care to patients. The evaluation's
criteria is extensive, requiring centers to exhibit excellence in
the following: a complete call panel of board-certified physicians,
prehospital care, follow-up care, education, injury prevention and
research.
As a verified Level I pediatric trauma center, CHOC is a
referral source for communities throughout the region and is
capable of providing total care for every aspect of injury – from
prevention through rehabilitation. Elements include:
- 24-hour in-house coverage by general surgeons, and prompt
availability of care in specialties such as orthopedic surgery,
neurosurgery, anesthesiology, emergency medicine, radiology,
internal medicine, plastic surgery, oral and maxillofacial,
pediatric and critical care
- Acting as a referral resource for communities in nearby
regions
- Providing leadership in injury prevention, public education to
surrounding communities
- Continuing education of the trauma team members
- Incorporation of a comprehensive quality assessment
program
- Operation of an organized teaching and research effort to help
direct new innovations in trauma care
- Meeting a minimum requirement for annual volume of severely
injured patients
Additionally, as a Level I pediatric trauma center, CHOC goes
beyond to meet the requirements set by Orange County Emergency Medical Services.
Learn more about CHOC's Level I pediatric trauma
center.
About CHOC:
CHOC, a pediatric healthcare system based in Orange County, California, is committed to
being a leading destination for children's health by providing
exceptional and innovative care. Our growing community includes two
state-of-the-art hospitals in Orange and Mission
Viejo and a regional network of primary and specialty
care clinics serving children and families in four
counties. CHOC offers several clinical programs of excellence
providing the highest levels of care for the most serious pediatric
illnesses and injuries, both physical and mental. Our research
and innovation institutes are focused on translating real patient
needs into real-world treatments so every child can live the
heathiest and happiest life possible. To learn more,
visit www.choc.org.
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