Level III Trauma Center
Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse is a Level III Adult Trauma Center verified by the American College of Surgeons.
Trauma patients are met by a highly trained team of experts, including:
- Emergency physician
- Trauma surgeon
- Nurses trained in trauma care
- Nurse or physician anesthesiologist
- Respiratory therapist
- Laboratory technician
- Radiology technician
- CT scan technician
- Pharmacist
- Chaplain
What does "Level III American College of Surgeons (ACS) Verified Trauma Center" mean?
- A lifesaving trauma surgeon is at the patient's bedside in less than 15 minutes.
- A physician and nurse specially trained in caring for trauma patients are present in the Emergency Department 24/7.
- An immediately available operating room 24/7 for emergency cases.
- Physicians specializing in orthopedics, neurosurgery and anesthesiology are available within 20 minutes when needed.
- A systematic improvement process addresses system issues and continually improves patient care.
- A rigorous on-site inspection every three years by the American College of Surgeons when we must prove our ability to provide optimal trauma care.