The Trauma Verification, Review, and Consultation (VRC) program is pleased to announce the seventh edition of theÌýResources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient (2022 Standards).Ìý
These standards detail the principles regarding resources, performance improvement patient safety processes, data collection, protocols, research, and education for a trauma center. The VRC program evaluates the care, aligned to the standards and expected scope of practice at each institution.
Since the release in March 2022, many participants and stakeholders have provided insightful feedback on the standards. The program has released the latest version, July 2025. Please note that these changes do not impose additional requirements to be compliant with the standards. If your center has been preparing for an upcoming site visit using the December 2023 revision, you will not need to change anything based on the July 2025 Revision. Please refer to the Change Log for details. These standards are effective immediately.Ìý
For revision change logs and other program resources, please visit the 2022 Standards Resources Repository.
The printed version is currently unavailable. Please use the button below to download the PDF version.