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.
Comprehensive Regional Pediatric Center Map
National Guidelines for Field Triage of Injured Patients
Trauma Destination Guidelines (2-25-2020)
TPM Resource Guide (As of October 2025)
Trauma Center Application (PH-4209, Updated September 2025)
Trauma Site Visit Form (PH-3551 Updated October 2025)
Current TCAC Meeting Information
November 14, 2025
Sunshine Notice November 14, 2025
Agenda for Trauma Care Advisory Council
Sunshine Notice for Performance Improvement (PI) Subcommittee - November 14, 2025
August 8, 2025
Sunshine Notice August 8, 2025
Agenda for Trauma Care Advisory Council
May 30, 2025
Agenda for Trauma Care Advisory Council
February 25, 2025
Sunshine Notice February 25, 2025
Agenda for Trauma Care Advisory Council
Finance Subcommittee of the Trauma Care Advisory Council Sunshine Notice
Agenda for Finance Subcommittee
November 8, 2024
Sunshine Notice November 8 2024
Agenda for Trauma Care Advisory Council
August 2, 2024
Sunshine Notice August 2, 2024
Agenda for Trauma Care Advisory Council
Finance Subcommittee of the Trauma Care Advisory Council Sunshine Notice
Agenda for Finance Subcommittee
April 2, 2024
Agenda for Trauma Care Advisory Council
February 23, 2024
Agenda for Trauma Care Advisory Council
Legislative SubCommittee Notice 2-23-2024
Legislative SubCommittee Agenda