Bethesda: Trauma Centre Re-accredited as Designated Regional Facility for Emergency Care
The German Society for Trauma Surgery (DGU) has recognized the high-quality trauma care offered at a local clinic following a rigorous certification process known as TraumaNetzwerk DGU. This certification aims to enhance the structural and process quality in hospitals treating severely injured patients, with the ultimate goal of ensuring optimal patient survival and quality of life.
Dr. med. Ulrich Leyer, head of the Clinic for Trauma Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, and Hand Surgery, as well as Director of the Regional Trauma Center, expressed his approval of the award. He stated, "We are delighted to receive this recognition as it reflects the team's tireless efforts day in and day out." The new trauma shock room, recovery room, and central emergency department renovations were singled out for their well-structured, efficient layout.
The certification process entails an extensive catalog of criteria, including specialized doctor qualifications, advanced equipment, ample spatial facilities, a robust patient case count, short routes, and a wide range of medical specialties. These criteria are designed to uphold a consistently high standard of care for severely injured patients across Germany.
In accordance with standards laid out in the "Weißbuch Schwerverletztenversorgung" (Trauma Whitebook), the certification is managed by the AUC (Akademie der Unfallchirurgie). Key components of the certification involve interdisciplinary collaboration between various medical specialties, network requirements, comprehensive documentation of treatment processes and patient outcomes, regular audits and reviews, and ongoing quality improvement initiatives.
This standards-focused certification system strives to standardize trauma care nationwide, improving patient outcomes, and facilitating seamless cooperation between healthcare providers. It mandates re-certification every three years to ensure ongoing compliance and continuous improvement in trauma care.
- The new trauma shock room, recovery room, and central emergency department renovations at the local clinic, recognized for their efficient layout, demonstrate the clinic's commitment to providing optimal care for patients with medical-conditions, particularly those related to science and health-and-wellness.
- The recognition by the DGU of the high-quality trauma care at the local clinic is not just an award; it's a testament to the team's dedication to upholding the standards set by the "Weißbuch Schwerverletztenversorgung" (Trauma Whitebook), which emphasizes integration of various medical specialties for improved patient care, a key component of the science-backed certification.
