The Trauma Center includes not only the Trauma Services Department, but the Emergency Department, Surgical Services, Surgical/Trauma Intensive Care Unit.

The Trauma Service is a clinical service established by the medical staff that has the oversight of and responsibility for the care of the trauma patient. Trauma Services is an administrative department that includes the trauma service and supports the integration of services of the hospital into the continuum of care for the trauma patient. This integration includes injury prevention, pre-hospital care, Emergency Department care, critical care, perioperative services, rehabilitation, case management, substance abuse, and therapies. Trauma Services also coordinates other trauma-related activities including public education, CME and ensures trauma care that is consistent with state and national trauma standards. It has responsibility for maintaining the trauma registry.