The Minnesota Department of Health recently redesignated Murray County Medical Center as a Level 4 trauma hospital. MCMC and staff voluntarily participated in the intense redesignation process to continue being a part of Minnesota’s statewide trauma system. The process included an outside review of the hospital’s resources and capabilities to care for trauma patients. MCMC met standards of commitment, clinical and equipment resources and staff training. The hospital also participates in a continuous performance improvement process.
“As Trauma Director and Chief of Staff, I am very excited to have received our Level 4 trauma designation. A lot of hard work was required to achieve this continued designation with a special thank you to Stacy Roslanski, RN and Paula Platt, RN. Being part of Minnesota’s statewide trauma system requires ongoing commitment and dedication of many individuals including First Responders, EMS, nurses, and of course, our Emergency Department providers.
This designation is most important for all of our residents of Murray County. It means that all trauma patients seen at MCMC will be cared for with the high standards set by the Minnesota Trauma System, to ensure expeditious and competent care.” Joyce Tarbet, MD.
For a severely injured person, the time between sustaining an injury and receiving definitive care is the most important predictor of survival-the “golden hour.” The chance of survival diminishes with time; however, a trauma system enhances the chance of survival regardless of proximity to the urban trauma hospital.
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