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Trauma Center
The Trauma Center at UofL Hospital has a long-standing history of being the local, regional and national leader for trauma and burn care in Western Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Last year alone, our trauma center provided care for over 3,600 patients who needed the highly-specialized services of our multi-disciplinary Trauma Program. We are the region’s only American College of Surgeons (ACS) Verified Level I Trauma Center for adults and we are one of only two Level I adult trauma centers in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Additionally, we are the region’s only Level 1 burn unit.
An ACS-Verified Level I Trauma Center means that the institution has achieved the highest level of verification to deliver care to the most severely injured patients who need it most. It means that we are equipped to handle any and all significant injuries in our state-of-the-art facility. We are staffed with an experienced and dedicated team of professionals who are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for trusting us with your patients and for supporting our program. We realize that we cannot be a Trauma Center without the hard work and dedication of many individuals outside of our organization. Our regional partners, referring hospitals and pre-hospital providers are critical in our mission of providing the best available care to those in our community.
Xổ số miền bắc tuần trướcThe Level I Trauma Center at UofL Hospital has provided trauma care for more than 100 years. Able to handle any emergent situation, the Trauma Center is capable of treating patients simultaneously by utilizing:
- 43 patient bays
- 20 trauma/surgical ICU beds
- 16 burn beds
- 6 stroke beds
- 50 critical care beds
UofL Hospital treats more than 3,600 trauma and burn patients annually; over 50 percent of those patients reside in counties outside Jefferson County and its bordering counties. The number of patients seen outside the Louisville area makes the UofL Hospital Trauma Center a critical local, regional and statewide resource.
2019 Trauma Center Annual Report
2018 Trauma Center Annual Report
2017 Trauma Center Annual Report
Emergency Department
As the area’s only Level I Trauma Center, no other facility in the region has the staff, resources and technology to manage the complex medical care a seriously injured patient can require at a moment’s notice. The Emergency Department provides a multidisciplinary approach to deliver optimal care for trauma emergencies.
The Emergency Department is staffed with a team of faculty, emergency medicine residents, physician assistants and a specialty-trained nursing staff that provides emergency services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We are also the area’s only decontamination facility for chemical and biological decontamination of individuals exposed to hazardous materials.
Trauma ICU
UofL Hospital has two trauma surgical intensive care units (ICU) specializing in caring for the most critically ill and injured patients. By working as a team, their mission is to provide compassionate and evidence-based care to patients and families who have endured a traumatic injury. Each trauma ICU has been recognized by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) with the Silver Beacon Award for Nursing Excellence.
Nurse Practitioners
The trauma nurse practitioners are an integral and valuable part of the UofL Hospital’s Trauma Team. We have four trauma nurse practitioners that work collaboratively with the attending physicians and surgical residents to ensure continuity of care to our trauma patients. They work closely with the case managers and social workers to help coordinate the discharge process.
During their daily patient rounding, they:
- Perform medical procedures
- Monitor patients’ progress
- Assist in wound care
- Provide patient and family education
Certification Courses
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Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) - this course teaches how to assess a patient’s condition, resuscitate and stabilize the patient and determine if a patient’s needs exceed a facility’s capacity. It also covers how to arrange for a patient’s inter-hospital transfer and ensure that optimum care is provided throughout the process. UofL Hospital provides a cadaver lab for the surgical skills portion of the class which has been extremely well received.
Xổ số miền bắc tuần trướcAdvanced Burn Life Support (ABLS) - provides guidelines in assessment and management of burn patients from the scene of the burn injury through the first 24 hours after injury. The courses are open to MDs, RNs, LPNs, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, therapists and paramedics, fire service and other emergency care personnel.
TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – Emergency Nurses Association developed this course to establish a standardized body of trauma nursing knowledge. It combines interactive learning with scenario-based assessments to give nurses a comprehensive learning experience.
RTTDC (Rural Trauma Team Development Course) – this course emphasizes a team approach to the initial evaluation and resuscitation of the trauma patient at a rural facility. With more than 60 percent of the country’s trauma deaths occurring in rural areas, the course assists rural health care professionals in determining the need to transfer the patient to a higher level of care. The intended audience includes physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, pre-hospital personnel, technicians and administrative support personnel.
Questions? Please contact:
Danelle Jones, RN, TCRN
Trauma Outreach and Education Coordinator
(502) 377-9119
teresajo@ulh.org
In October 2017, UofL Hospital became part of a community network dedicated to reducing violence in our city. Our Pivot to Peace Intervention Network provides resources to patients who have been hospitalized due to a violent injury. Our Trauma Community Health Worker and Trauma Social Workers are here for you.
Through the Pivot to Peace Intervention Network, we can provide resources during and beyond hospitalization for your specific needs. This can include referrals for:
• Post-discharge follow-up
• Educational needs
• Counseling
• Job placement
• Other services you and your family may need to heal
We are committed to working with you and your family to find the connections you need to stay safe and move forward with your life.
Questions? Please contact:
Annabelle Pike
Manager, Injury Prevention
annpike@ulh.org or (502) 562-7088
UofL Hospital has partnered with the Trauma Survivors Network (TSN) to further expand support to our trauma patients. The TSN is a community of patients and families like you who are looking to connect with one another and rebuild their lives after a traumatic injury. Joining this community can help build support and provide resources.
Following a trauma, hospitalization and resulting recovery can be filled with uncertainty, anxiety and frustration. The main goal of the TSN is to help you connect with others and rebuild your life following injury. UofL Hospital and the American Trauma Society provide the programs and recovery resources patients, families, and communities need to manage healing and improve their lives. This partnership is committed to supporting and growing the TSN by providing important resources, fostering new relationships and promoting resiliency.
Trauma Survivors Network Resources
The national TSN website provides a place for trauma patients and their loved ones to connect with others and get the information they need to help rebuild their lives.
It also provides practical information on injuries and how they are treated. During your hospitalization, and throughout your recovery process, you will have access to the following programs and resources:
Trauma Survivors Network ()
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-an online community where trauma survivors and their families share information while providing support to one another:
- Access NextStepsTM (nextstepsonline.org) – an online class designed to help survivors manage life after a serious injury
- The Traumapedia – an online resource for information where you can learn about trauma care and rehabilitation
Peer visitation
- Trained Peer Support Volunteers
- Specialized approach connects our patients with peers that have endured similar events and injuries
- Bedside peer support visits provide hope and insight into the healing process from those who have lived experiences
Trauma Survivors Network support groups –
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meets on the second Wednesday of the month from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. in the Glassroom, which is located in the basement of the Ambulatory Care Building:
- Share experiences and help others
- Feel less alone, anxious and afraid
- Learn new skills for coping with trauma
- Connect to local and national resources
Snack and chat
- Spend time with patients and family members
- Enjoy light refreshments
- Join in discussions of support, recovery and emotional impact of trauma
For more information, contact:
Lindsey K. Journey, MSW, LCSW, CCTP
Trauma Program Social Worker
502-562-3871
lindken@ulh.org
Jenny Youngberg, MSSW, CSW
Trauma Program Social Worker
502-217-5295
Jennifer.Youngberg@ulh.org