(Spirit Lake)– Lakes Regional Healthcare has completed the categorization and re-verification process to be re-certified as a Community Trauma Care Facility.
Community Trauma Care Facilities have the resources to provide initial stabilization for all trauma patients and may provide surgical and/or critical care for trauma patients when appropriate. If specialty surgical intervention is necessary or if specialized care is needed, patients may be transferred to a Resource or Regional Trauma Care Facility.
Leading the Lakes Regional Healthcare categorization and re-verification process was Dr. Timothy Taylor, Trauma Service and Emergency Department Medical Director; and Lois Hawn, RN, Trauma Team Coordinator.
Hospitals must re-apply every three years to participate in Iowa’s trauma system.
