Fort Lauderdale, Florida - Broward Health Medical Center was recently verified as a Level 1 Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons. The significant achievement highlights the hospital's dedication to providing optimal care for critically injured patients.
“This verification recognizes the incredible dedication of our trauma caregivers who strive to provide the highest level of care to our patients,” said Heather Havericak, CEO of Broward Health Medical Center. “We are proud to serve as a leading trauma facility in our community and are equipped to handle the most complex cases.”
The hospital was reviewed by the Verification Review Committee (VRC), an ad hoc group of the Committee on Trauma (COT) of the American College of Surgeons. The committee confirmed that Broward Health Medical Center meets the essential criteria that ensure trauma care capability and institutional performance.
The verification underscores that the Fort Lauderdale hospital has the resources necessary for trauma care and meets the entire spectrum of care for all injured patients, from pre-hospitalization through the rehabilitation process.
The American College of Surgeons is a scientific and educational association of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to raise the standards of surgical education and practice and to improve the care of the surgical patient.
To learn more about Broward Health’s award-winning emergency and trauma services, visit BrowardHealth.org/Emergency.
About Broward Health
Broward Health, founded in 1938 and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, ranks among the 10 largest public healthcare systems in the United States. Nationally recognized for its focus on high-quality care for the residents of Broward County and beyond, Broward Health boasts four hospitals, two trauma centers, was the county’s first statutory teaching hospital and has an ever-growing graduate medical education program. It includes more than 50 health centers and physician practices covering virtually every healthcare specialty.
Broward Health never stops working toward its mission of Exceptional Care, Extraordinary Compassion and Everyday Excellence. Driven by more than 11,000 talented employees and physicians who deliver care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, Broward Health is one of the largest employers in Broward County with an operating budget of over $2 billion and annually provides over $554 million in charity and uncompensated care.
For more information about Broward Health, visit BrowardHealth.org.
