Community Hospital announced it has been recertified as a Level III Trauma Center by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

The recertification process, conducted every three years, includes a comprehensive review of staff readiness, clinical care and system performance to verify the hospital continues to meet rigorous state and national standards. On Aug. 7, a Level III triennial trauma designation review was conducted at Community Hospital, and review-team members from CDPHE included several clinicians from various areas of focus, including emergency department, general surgery, trauma care and more.

As a level III Trauma Center, Community Hospital provides high-quality, 24/7 emergency care for seriously injured patients.

“Attaining our level III trauma designation is significant to not only our organization but more importantly how we support and meet the needs of the community, said Joe Gerardi, chief operating officer/chief nursing officer for Community Hospital. “A level III trauma designation allows us and requires us to be engaged with the greater community around emergency planning, emergency response, educating our community and finally prepares us to support the community in the event of a disaster. We are proud of our designation and what it means to Community Hospital, but more importantly what it means to the community.”

A Level III Trauma Center is recognized for its ability to:

• Deliver immediate emergency evaluation, resuscitation, surgery and intensive care.
• Ensure specially trained trauma staff and surgeons are available around the clock.
• Maintain formal transfer agreements with higher-level trauma centers for patients requiring advanced specialty care.
• Provide injury-prevention and community-education programs.

Pertinent factors in making a final decision include Community Hospital’s application, the evaluation and findings of the reviewers, the recommendation from the Designation Review Committee, and how the facility integrates into the statewide emergency medical and trauma care system.

To learn more about the comprehensive health care services provided at Community Hospital, visit YourCommunityHospital.com.