@inbook{0002919782324370ba4b3b5e35cfd1d8,
title = "Trauma Center Organization and Verification",
author = "Eastridge, {Brian J.} and Thal, {Erwin R.}",
note = "Funding Information: The basic premise for trauma center verification is to ascertain whether a trauma center meets the guidelines outlined in the Resources for the Optimal Care of the Injured Patient published by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma. Trauma center designation is a process that is geopolitical in origin, and is the ultimate responsibility of the local, regional, or state health care agency with which the trauma center is affiliated. In some states, trauma center designation tasks the regional provision of trauma care to particular hospital facilities, and is required to receive uncompensated care funding from governmental agencies and apply for governmental research grants and support. The designation and verification processes are complementary: designation recognizes capability, whereas verification confirms adherence to established guidelines. Effective trauma centers require both processes to affirm institutional and governmental commitment to the success of the trauma program. 7 Copyright: Copyright 2013 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.",
year = "2008",
doi = "10.1016/B978-0-323-04418-9.50006-0",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9780323044189",
pages = "6--10",
booktitle = "Current Therapy of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care",
publisher = "Elsevier Inc.",
}