Ridgeview’s Emergency Department at Two Twelve Medical Center redesignated as a Level 4 Trauma Hospital

The Minnesota Department of Health recently redesignated Ridgeview Chaska Campus’ Emergency Department at Two Twelve Medical Center as a Level IV Trauma Hospital. Ridgeview, in partnership with Children’s Minnesota, provides 24/7 emergency care at Two Twelve Medical Center.

The process included an outside review of the hospital’s resources and capabilities to care for trauma patients. Ridgeview met the standards of commitment, clinical and equipment resources and staff training. The hospital also participates in a continuous performance improvement process.

For a severely injured person, the time between sustaining an injury and receiving definitive care is the most important predictor of survival — the “golden hour.” The chance of survival diminishes with time; however, a trauma system enhances the chance of survival regardless of proximity to an urban trauma hospital.

On average, trauma claims the lives of 4,300 Minnesotans annually. States with trauma systems have seen survival rates increase by 15 to 20 percent. Wide-scale participation in the voluntary trauma system ensures that a statewide, cooperative effort is in place to care for seriously injured patients.

For more information, see the Minnesota Statewide Trauma System site, visit https://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/traumasystem