Aspirus Stanley Hospital Achieves Classification as Level IV Trauma Care Facility

Friday, December 15th, 2023 -- 8:00 AM

Aspirus Stanley Hospital has achieved its classification as a Level IV Trauma Care Facility by the state of Wisconsin.

Staff from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reviewed the hospital in a recent onsite visit. In its summary report, which confirms the classification is good for three years, survey officials credited the staff and leadership at Aspirus Stanley Hospital for their engagement in the trauma program, using patient cases to drive process improvement, the use of cross training to support critical patients and the implementation of a two-tier system to support injuries and activation.

“Providing high-quality trauma care is a true team effort and demonstrates the ability of our facility and local EMS partners to provide this level of care to people in our area when they need it most,” said Rob Holcomb, Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, Aspirus Stanley Hospital.

Wisconsin’s integrated system of trauma identifies hospitals as trauma care facilities by using four levels. This system recognizes that all hospitals in Wisconsin play an important role in providing optimal treatment to injured patients.

It is imperative that patients are delivered in a timely manner to the closest appropriate hospital matching resources to the needs of the severely injured patient. The primary role of a Level IV facility is to provide stabilization and advanced trauma life support prior to transfer to a higher-level facility.

“Our Emergency Department clinicians and associates regularly complete additional training and certifications in emergency medicine and trauma care to support the care and treatment of trauma patients,” added Debbie Harris, BSN, Director of Nursing, Aspirus Stanley Hospital. “This level of training and commitment is something we take great pride in, and we congratulate our entire team for this accomplishment.”

Aspirus Stanley Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient hospital services and 24-hour emergency care. Serving residents of Clark, Chippewa and Taylor Counties, Aspirus Stanley  Hospital also offers convenient access to experienced primary care and specialty care services.

For more information, please visit aspirus.org.

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