Trauma

Trauma Centers are designated under the rules of the Health Facilities Commission's Division of Licensing and Regulation. Hospitals voluntarily seek trauma center designation in order to care for the most seriously injured patients with the goal of reducing patient mortality and morbidity. Over 40,000 patients are treated at Tennessee trauma centers annually, with more than 30,000 treated at the six level one centers located in Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Johnson City. The Health Facilities Commission is responsible for conducting the inspection process by contracting with qualified trauma surgeons and nurses and scheduling trauma center inspections that are conducted within a three-year designation period as stipulated in Commission rules.

Designated Trauma Center Map

Comprehensive Regional Pediatric Center Map

National Guidelines for Field Triage of Injured Patients

Trauma Destination Guidelines (2-25-2020)

**NEW** 2024 Annual Report