Level One Trauma Care
Orlando Health is home to Central Florida's only Level One Trauma Center, providing total care for every aspect of injury with 24-hour in-house coverage by dedicated trauma surgeons, and prompt availability of care from specialists.
Expanding Our Capacity to Care at Orlando Medical Regional
More than an emergency department, a trauma center is a state-accredited hospital facility capable of highly specialized, lifesaving treatment for the most critical injuries, including falls, heart attacks and stroke patients.
Increasing Surge Capacity within the Region's Only Level One Trauma Center
On June 12, 2016, the Level One Trauma Center at Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC), just blocks away from Pulse, was prepared and ready to handle the unimaginable, and care for those in their most extreme time of need. With the rapid influx of patients – the first 36 in 36 minutes – the trauma bays and patient beds within the Emergency Department quickly filled. The incredible teamwork of our dedicated physicians, nurses and staff gave each victim their highest chance at survival and recovery. Every victim who made it to our operating rooms survived.
Lessons Learned
We have evaluated the lessons learned from that tragic event to be even more prepared. Realizing we needed greater ability to “surge” for a rapid influx of patient community support allowed us to expand our trauma bays to provide significant surge space. This allows us to rapidly add 10 more treatment areas in a mass casualty situation, whether a car accident on I-4, a fire-related incident, or other tragedy.
Questions? Contact Us To Learn More
Questions? Contact: Janet Morrow – Janet.Morrow@OrlandoHealth.com | (321) 841-5194
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