Manning Family Children’s received notification by the American College of Surgeons following a virtual site visit in December that the organization has been verified as a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center. Level I Trauma Centers differ not only in clinical capability, but in their leadership role within the larger trauma system.
Level I Trauma Centers ensure immediate access to pediatric trauma surgeons, specialized equipment, and intensive care units, often functioning as regional leaders in research and education. As a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, Manning Family Children’s provides 24/7 in-house pediatric trauma expertise with immediate access to all required pediatric surgical subspecialties; maintains a dedicated Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU); serves as the primary referral center for the most complex pediatric trauma cases statewide and throughout the region; leads trauma education, training, and outreach for healthcare professionals and communities across the state and region; actively participates in trauma research and performance improvement; and plays a critical role in injury prevention and system-wide pediatric trauma readiness.
“Manning Family Children’s is committed to ensuring that nationally leading pediatric care for anything a child might need is available close to home, including those in need of lifesaving trauma care,” said Lucio A. Fragoso, President and CEO for Manning Family Children’s.