Standards
CNTR I-REP Panelists Contribute to Landmark Lancet Study Defining Global Standards for Trauma Outcomes – Coalition for National Trauma Research
In a landmark international collaboration published in The Lancet’s eClinicalMedicine, researchers have, for the first time, defined a globally standardized set of patient-centered outcome measures for adults with major injury. This initiative was developed by the International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM) Major Injury Working Group and included vital contributions from members of CNTR’s […]
ACS clarifies requirements in 10 trauma center standards
In July 2025, the American College of Surgeons (ACS) released the third update of Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient: 2022 Standards. As reported earlier, the new July 2025 Revision of the resources manual relaxed the requirements in four trauma center standards. In addition to these material changes, the document also added wording […]
Nuances, Documentation Challenges and Easily Missed Details in the ACS Trauma Standards – Trauma System News
Thanks to the Grey Book, trauma center standards from the American College of Surgeons are more straightforward and user-friendly than ever. However, trauma program leaders still struggle with requirements that can be difficult to interpret — and for many standards, the right way to demonstrate compliance is unclear. This webinar with trauma center management expert […]