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5200 Harry Hines Blvd.
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Dallas
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- Main Retail Café: Mon - Sun | 6:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Starbucks Café: WISH Building | Mon - Fri | 5:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- Park Market Café: Mon - Fri | 6:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. | 8 p.m. - 4 a.m. | Sat -Sun | 7 p.m. - 4 a.m.
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Posted: 4/13/2015
Recognized for quality care, trauma program strengths
Nearly 30 years ago, Parkland Memorial Hospital was the first to complete the verification process to be a Level I Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons. After a recent verification survey, Parkland is once again recognized for optimal care for injured patients.
To be re-verified as a Level I Trauma Center, the hospital had to meet a series of stringent criteria for trauma care outlined by the American College of Surgeon’s Committee on Trauma. As part of the verification, a team of experienced surgeons visited Parkland and reviewed the trauma program.
“This re-verification shows that the Parkland team stands ready and is committed to serving the residents of Dallas County,” said Alexander Eastman, MD, Parkland’s Trauma Medical Director and Assistant Professor in Surgery and Emergency Medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. “We are prepared 24 hours a day, seven days a week to treat patients who are critically injured and help them return to their regular lives.”
The survey team identified 21 strengths in Parkland’s program including trauma performance improvement, registry data management, injury prevention, outreach education, crisis management and disaster management in addition to excellence in care.
“It’s quite an accomplishment to complete the verification process successfully,” said Clifann McCarley, RN, Parkland’s Vice President of Nursing for Emergency Services. “It’s the dedication and hard work of our team, leadership and Board of Managers that makes it possible to strive for excellence in trauma care every day.”
To earn and retain the Level I designation, Parkland must provide total care for every aspect of the injured patient from the initial medical treatment through rehabilitation as well as prevention. Additional responsibilities for the verification include education, research and participation in regional and state system programs, among other criteria. Parkland is one of four Level I Trauma Centers in Dallas.
“Parkland’s site survey review is a direct reflection of the commitment and dedication of staff involved in care through the phases of care: resuscitation to rehabilitation and reintegration with society,” said Jorie Klein, RN, Parkland’s Director of Trauma and Disaster Management. “Parkland remains a leader in trauma care for Texas and the nation.”