Referring Providers
BIDMC welcomes physician referrals and the opportunity to provide excellent care for your patients.
Trauma Center
About the BIDMC Level 1 Trauma Center
The Level I Trauma Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) receives trauma patients directly from the scene and from referring hospitals in the region. We provide tertiary-level of trauma and ICU care, delivering the highest level of multidisciplinary expertise for adult patients with all types and severity of traumatic injuries (except burns).
In recognition of our ability to provide the highest level of care to trauma patients, BIDMC is verified by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma and designated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health as a Level 1 Trauma Center. To achieve verification as a Level I Trauma Center, an organization must meet or exceed a lengthy list of strict criteria established by the American College of Surgeons, and this status must be re-verified every three years.
In addition to providing high-quality care, our center provides advanced training to practicing emergency medical service providers and other healthcare professionals, and is engaged in trauma care research.
Community Education & Outreach
We provide a number of educational opportunities and resources to empower members of our community, including programs and lectures about injury prevention. These programs are offered at no charge. Topics we cover may include:
- Preventing falls among older adults
- Reducing the risk of motor vehicle accidents
- Bicycle safety
- Violence prevention
- Addiction prevention
We can also refer you to helpful external sources of information. If you would like to learn more about injury prevention and recovery resources, contact:
Jared Restivo, MSN, RN
Injury Prevention and Outreach Coordinator
Email Jared
617-632-9916
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Our trauma specialists partner with divisions, centers and programs throughout BIDMC, including the Berenson Emergency Department and Trauma Surgical Intensive Care Unit, to ensure patients have access to the highest quality care possible.
Our partnerships include:
Services
Our trauma specialists provide exceptional care to patients suffering from an acute injury or illness, regardless of the severity of their condition. Some of the services offered at our Level I Trauma Center include:
Education & Training
Our Trauma Center provides advanced training to practicing emergency medical service (EMS) providers, nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals to help deepen their expertise and improve their ability to care for patients with acute injuries and illness.
Research & Clinical Trials
The Trauma Center participates in research to help advance the field.
Acute Care Surgery, Trauma & Critical Care Research
Our surgeons are engaged in research that expands the study, practice and understanding of trauma care to provide better treatments for our patients.
Clinical Trials
To engage in clinical research, you can explore ongoing studies in the BIDMC Clinical Trial Directory or join the BIDMC Clinical Research Volunteer Registry.
Have an Emergency?
If you or someone else needs emergency care, call 911 or go to the ER.
