Ridgecrest Regional Hospital became a level IV trauma center in 2016. A
trauma center meets state and local requirements to provide treatment
for life-threatening injuries. We are part of the Kern County Trauma System
and collaborate with Kern Medical –Level II
Trauma Center - to provide quality care for trauma patients. We participate in trauma
quality monitoring, education of staff and evaluation of outcomes at the
regional and state level. A helicopter landing pad is available on-site
for critical care transport to specialty care hospitals.
Our trauma staff are prepared to provide immediate evaluation, treatment
and care for people of all ages.
We work closely with Emergency Medical Services for continuity of care
for patients who may need transport to a higher level trauma center.
Emergency Medicine Physicians
We provide immediate care , resuscitation and stabilization for trauma
patients. If a patient needs more specialized care the emergency department
will work with higher level trauma centers to get them to the right place for care
Nurses trained in trauma care
Laboratory services including Blood Bank, Imaging services and Surgery
services are ready 24 hr/day
Trauma Outreach Prevention
Stop the Bleed: This national awareness campaign educates the public on
saving lives through hemorrhage control. The number 1 cause of preventable
death after injury is bleeding and this short program teaches anyone how
to save a life in with 3 quick actions. We have classes for staff, students,
workplaces, teachers and EMS.
Fall Prevention offered through strength and balance classes. See
Community Outreach.
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