Trauma Medical Director (TMD): Level II Trauma Centers must have a physician

Trauma Medical Director (TMD): Level II Trauma Centers must have a physician director current or previous Board Certified in General Surgery of the trauma program. The trauma program medical director plays an important administrative role and may not direct more than one Trauma Center. The medical director will be responsible for developing a performance improvement process and will have overall accountability and administrative authority for the trauma program. The medical director must be given administrative support to implement the requirements specified by the State trauma plan. The director is responsible for working with the credentialing process of the hospital, and, in consultation with the appropriate service chiefs, recommending appointment and removal of physicians from the trauma team. He should cooperate with nursing administration to support the nursing needs of the trauma patient and develop treatment protocols for the trauma patients. The director in collaboration with the trauma program manager (TPM) should coordinate the budgetary process for the trauma program. The director must be currently certified in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), maintain personal involvement in care of the injured, maintain education in trauma care, and maintain involvement in professional organizations. The trauma director must be actively involved with trauma system development. The TMD must perform an annual assessment of the general surgeons and mid-level providers assigned to the trauma service using a formal documented process.