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TEMPLE, Texas – The American College of Surgeons Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) has recognized Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple’s Trauma Center among the top 10 percent of all Level 1 trauma centers in North America. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple Trauma Center has earned a first decile ranking in overall trauma care for mortality and major complications for the fourth straight semi-annual report, dating back to fall 2019.
“This recognition is a testament to the tireless work by our entire medical staff throughout the hospital,” said Stephen Sibbitt, chief medical officer, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple. “We are very fortunate to have highly skilled and trained teams who strive to provide the best patient care possible when a trauma occurs.”
TQIP assists trauma centers in elevating the quality of care for trauma patients by providing education and training to hospital staff. The program also reviews a trauma center’s data, providing feedback and sharing recommendations that can improve patient outcomes. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple, one of 19 Level 1 trauma centers in Texas, conducts simulation exercises each month to prepare for various trauma-related scenarios. Ongoing training has been instrumental throughout the years as the hospital has cared for patients injured during highly complex and high- profile trauma-related events.
“Our simulations help our teams not only prepare for traumas but allow us to optimize our care processes,” said Justin Regner, MD, medical director for trauma services, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple. “When we talk about a multidisciplinary approach to care, trauma care is a gigantic team effort not just here, but throughout the Baylor Scott & White system.”
This recognition reflects the work done by many teams, including pre-hospital, the emergency department, operating room, surgical trauma intensive care unit, nursing, physical, occupational and speech therapy, and blood bank, as well as specialty groups of emergency medicine, trauma surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, vascular, plastics, anesthesia, diagnostic and interventional radiology, and internal medicine.
In 2019 and 2020, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple received a total of 4,159 trauma patients while serving as the only Level 1 American College of Surgeons- verified trauma center between Dallas and Austin. As a system, 16 Baylor Scott & White hospitals have a trauma designation from the Texas Department of State Health Services. For more information, visit: trauma care at Baylor Scott & White Health.
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About Baylor Scott & White Health
As the largest not-for-profit health system in the state of Texas, Baylor Scott & White is empowering customers to live well by reimagining traditional healthcare — creating more convenient, personalized and informed experiences. It serves more than three million customers through 53 hospitals, including flagship academic medical centers in Dallas, Fort Worth and Temple; the Baylor Scott & White Research Institute; 1,300+ access points; 59,000+ team members; and its leading digital platform — MyBSWHealth. The system's award-winning employer solutions include Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance and Levanto — a company offering digitally enabled health products. Founded as a Christian ministry of healing more than a century ago, Baylor Scott & White's mission is to promote the health and well-being of all individuals, families and communities. For more information, visit: BSWHealth.com
