WellSpan York Hospital’s Level 1 Trauma Center has received a three-year accreditation from the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation, effective Oct. 1.
The trauma center serves more than 650,000 people in York, Adams and Franklin counties. It is capable of handling any kind of trauma 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Daniel Carney, MD, medical director of trauma services, said, “We have a great trauma program and great people. I’m proud to be part of it.”
Carney said site surveyors praised the high quality of care provided by trauma services.
“We provide the highest level of care possible,” he added. “When you’re critically injured, seconds count. And, we’re here for the communities we serve.”
Carney stressed that many staff members are part of the trauma team. It is a true multi-disciplinary function, involving numerous departments such as respiratory, imaging, care management, pastoral care, laboratory, nursing, dietary, physical and occupational therapy, speech therapy, volunteers, patient representatives and many others.
“When people ask me how many staff members I have on the trauma team, I reply, ‘Thousands,” said Carney. “And, it’s true. Everyone who provides a service, or has a connection to a trauma patient, is part of our team.”
This past fiscal year, the trauma center treated 2,093 patients.
"Completing the Level 1 certification process not only validates the excellence of our program, but also helps the health system in staying up-to-date with clinical advances, recruiting top-notch clinicians to our region and providing an exceptional clinical experience for our medical education programs," said Keith Noll, president, WellSpan York Hospital and senior vice president, WellSpan.
WellSpan York Hospital’s Level 1 Trauma Center is one of only two in south central Pennsylvania, and one of 15 in the state.
WellSpan York Hospital has been a designated trauma center since October 1986.