Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Pasco Hernando Trauma



Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point is poised to be the only Trauma Center serving Pasco, Hernando and Citrus Counties Florida.
Through a joint venture with USF Health and HCA it was determined that only about 38% Florida Trauma Patients receive care in a Trauma Facility. The HCA / USH Health initiative will enable five HCA Hospitals to meet local Trauma needs. Two of these facilities are in the Tampa Bay market, Blake serving Manatee County and the aforementioned Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point.
Motor Vehicular causalities remain the leading cause of trauma injury in the state of Florida. According to A Comprehensive Assessment of the Florida Trauma Center, conducted by USF, higher fatality rates are associated with distance from an accredited Trauma Center.
As we build our core trauma team we invite experienced Trauma RNs to bring their skills and help us on our journey.
RMCBP is a 290 bed acute care facility located in Hudson Florida. With already successful nationally recognized Heart Institute, Stroke Center, Cancer Care, Orthopedic and Neurosurgery programs we have always been a health care leader in the community.