The trauma center at HCA Florida Blake Hospital has been verified as a Level II Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, the highest possible designation.
Verified trauma centers must meet the essential criteria that ensure trauma care capability and the highest level of institutional performance as outlined by the ACS COT in its current manual, “Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient.”
“This verification signifies HCA Florida Blake Hospital’s commitment to deliver the highest level of trauma care,” said Steve Young, chief executive officer of HCA Florida Blake Hospital, in Bradenton. “Our trusted team shows up for our community when minutes count to provide this advanced, life-saving care to residents in Manatee County and surrounding areas.”
There are two levels of ACS trauma center verification, each defined by specific standards that speak to the important roles of the center in serving its community. These standards clarify the care that must be available to the injured patient at the facility, along with other expectations related to research and educational contributions to advance the field and to ensure the availability of highly qualified trauma providers in the future.