Level I: The Most Advanced Trauma Care Available

Level I is the highest designation a trauma center can receive. It means the entire hospital has committed itself to the care of trauma patients and offers the highest level of expert skill and precision available in trauma care.

To maintain our Level I status, we must demonstrate that we have an ongoing quality assurance program, maintain a standard response for treatment of major trauma and have a trauma surgeon and anesthesiologist available at all times.

Our trauma staff and other hospital departments stand ready to provide the best possible care for patients at a moment's notice. The coordinated life-saving effort at Rhode Island Hospital includes

certified trauma surgeons
nurses trained and experienced in delivering acute care
operating rooms open and staffed around the clock
state-of-the-art imaging and monitoring equipment, which helps us provide quick evaluation and diagnosis
rescue squads and response teams that are prepared to maximize pre-hospital care and fast transport.

What is trauma?

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Preventing trauma:

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