Trauma
When tragedy strikes, our world-class trauma team is ready
The Bryan Trauma Center, a Level II American College of Surgeons Verified Trauma Center, is here when you need it, 24/7.
Bryan Trauma offers a comprehensive approach when caring for patients with immediate access to our trauma surgeons, leading edge operating rooms and a team of highly skilled specialists. Bryan Trauma also provides the latest trauma education, leadership and planning resources. For more than 30 years, Bryan Trauma has been the designated Trauma Center for all of southeast Nebraska and was the first Trauma Center in Nebraska.
Before a trauma patient enters the door, a team is gathering and ready to provide all encompassing care.
Trauma-Trained Surgeons and Specialists
Along with 24/7 trauma provider coverage and immediate access to a trauma surgeon, a team of specialists trained in providing critical care to trauma patients is available at a moment’s notice. These include orthopedic traumatologists, anesthesiology, radiology, neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, vascular surgery and many others.
Complete Care
After a trauma event, patients follow up with their trauma and orthopedic provider in our designated trauma clinic. Our trauma clinic staff continue to provide care and support for patients beyond their hospital stay.
Our Mission
- To enable critically injured patients to survive their injuries
- To return patients to their highest quality of life possible
- To promote trauma prevention and education
- To participate in research to further improve the care of critically injured patients
Trauma Registry
The registry tracks trauma trends over time and provides data to the National Trauma Data Bank for research projects in trauma care. Trauma professionals use registry information to develop patient care standards and direct performance improvement initiatives, to create education programs for the public on safety and injury prevention, and to impact legislation.
To learn more about the Trauma Registry, contact Seth Reher, Trauma Nurse Data Specialist at 402-481-4287.
Trauma Performance Improvement Program
An important role of a Trauma Center is to ensure that trauma patients continue to heal and recover. The Trauma Registry provides data that is used within the Performance Improvement Program to evaluate the care given.
A team of trauma professionals meets regularly to review the quality of care and identify issues that affect patient care. Once these issues are identified, the team develops recommendations, which may include creating educational programs and treatment guidelines and protocols based on current trauma research and practice.
If you would like information on the Trauma Performance Improvement Program, contact Whitney Rahe, RN Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator at 402-481-4078.
Trauma Outreach and Injury Prevention Program
The Trauma Prevention and Outreach Program at Bryan Health is dedicated to preventing and reducing injuries through the strength of community partnerships. We work with our partners to provide injury prevention programs and education to improve safety for all ages.
To learn more about our injury prevention programs, visit Injury Prevention or Stop the Bleed. You may also contact our Trauma Outreach and Injury Prevention Coordinator at 402-481-4178.
