Trauma Care System

The goal of Wisconsin's statewide trauma care system is to reduce death and disability from traumatic injury by providing the best possible care to trauma patients and their families. The system also collects and analyzes trauma-related data.

Select an area of interest below to learn more about the topic.

Interactive Trauma Map

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The Wisconsin Trauma Care System maintains a map of trauma centers and their classification levels across the state.

Wisconsin Trauma Registry

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The Wisconsin Trauma Registry contains injury information for trauma patients.

Wis. Admin. Code ch. 118 and Site Review Resources

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The Wisconsin Trauma Care System provides resources for trauma site reviews.

Hospital Classification Overview

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Hospitals in Wisconsin are classified by capabilities as part of their voluntary participation in the state trauma system.

Triage Protocols

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The Wisconsin Trauma Care System provides information on triage protocol best practice.

Trauma Data and Reports

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The Wisconsin Trauma Care System provides a list of key data reports to inform collaborators and partners across the state.

Regional Trauma Advisory Councils

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Regional Trauma Advisory Councils (RTACs) develop, implement, monitor, and improve regional trauma systems.

Statewide Trauma Advisory Council

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The Statewide Trauma Advisory Council advises and provides leadership for the statewide trauma care system.

Contacts and Partners

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The Wisconsin Trauma Care System maintains a list of contacts for our program and partners across the state.

Glossary

 
Last revised August 23, 2024