Conemaugh Health System Trauma Services

Conemaugh Health System Trauma Services Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center Level 1 Trauma Center & Geriatric Trauma Institute
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Level 1

Level 1 Trauma Centers are required to have immediately available all resources to stabilize and definitively treat even the most complex traumatic injuries. Transfer of patients occurs only on rare occasions when an extremely specialized service is required, but this is rare. An extensive process improvement program to ensure the highest quality is required as well as to continuously mon

itor the process of accessing and delivering the highest quality patient care. Additional requirements for Level 1 designation:

Prove 24-hour staff readiness
Participate in research programs to ensure that the latest treatment and care methods are provided
Provide ongoing educational opportunities for every member of the trauma team
Support a Surgical Residency program, another way in which team members stay current with the latest treatment methods
Treat more than 750 trauma patients each year
Level 1 Trauma Centers provide the highest level of trauma care to critically ill or injured patients. Seriously injured patients have an increased survival rate of 25% in comparison to those not treated at a Level 1 center.

Address

1086 Franklin Street
Johnstown, PA
15905

Telephone

(814) 534-9000

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