Title
Receive a report from the Natividad Medical Center (NMC) Interim Chief Executive Officer updating the Board of Supervisors on the status of the Level II Trauma Center program.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisor’s receive a report from the Natividad Medical Center (NMC) Interim Chief Executive Officer updating the Board of Supervisors on the status of the Level II Trauma Center program.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
In January, 2015, Natividad Medical Center (‘NMC”) received designation as a Level II Trauma Center by the Monterey County Emergency Medical Services Agency following the development of a comprehensive trauma care program that meets all required standards for performing high quality trauma services to treat the most severe and critical injuries. The Trauma Center program is a multi year investment that benefits patients, families, and the entire community. This commitment required the hiring of specialized personnel, procurement of equipment, and establishment of new services to clinically, operationally, and financially succeed as a Trauma Center. This report to the Board of Supervisors highlights the progress and status of the Trauma Center program for the past six months since its designation.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
N/A
FINANCING:
There is no impact to the general fund.
Prepared by: Chelsi Mettler, RN, Trauma Program Manager
Approved by: Gary Gray, DO, interim Chief Executive Officer