HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood officials announced the health care provider has received a Level II trauma center designation by the Texas Department of State Health Services and verification of its trauma status by the American College of Surgeons, according to a July 12 news release.
According to the news release, the DSHS assigns trauma designations from Level I, which is the highest designation, to Level IV. Officials noted Levels I and II designations each provide a comprehensive trauma program with a wide range of specialists and life-saving equipment available 24 hours a day, with Level I facilities offering teaching and research opportunities.
Neil Grieshop, HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood medical director of trauma services, touted the achievement.
“It took incredible teamwork and dedication by the hospital staff and administration, who made a huge investment in procuring equipment and securing specialists to meet the requirements of Level II designation,” Grieshop said in the news release. “With trauma care, time is critical, and north Houston-area residents will greatly benefit from having a higher-level trauma center nearby. As a trauma surgeon, I understand the positive impact elevating our trauma status can have to enhance care for everyone.”
