Trauma Program
Mary Lanning’s Trauma Program is one of five General Level facilities in the state. What this means is Mary Lanning has a fully trained team of staff members in all areas of the hospital ready to respond and care for trauma patients 24/7.
Trauma care is much more than the EMS system or the emergency department. Mary Lanning is dedicated to providing resources for the injured patient that involves the EMS through the rehabilitation phase. The trauma program supports outreach to communities, schools, and rural volunteer squads. Trauma education is vital for not only staff in the hospital but also prehospital personnel. Trauma education is quickly evolving and keeping current with standard processes is imperative for quality care and better patient outcomes.
In people younger than 44 years old, trauma is the leading cause of death in the United States and is the fourth leading cause of death in individuals of all age groups.
Due to geographic restraints and dense population sizes, trauma poses unique challenges for those living in rural areas and the healthcare providers charged with serving them.
Mary Lanning averages 300 patients yearly that are seen through the emergency department with injuries. Approximately 75 of those meet trauma activation criteria. Falls are our number one cause of injuries followed by motor vehicle accidents.
Fall Injuries by Age Range and Gender
Two-thirds of all highway traffic deaths occur in rural settings. For any given severe injury, the chances of dying in a rural environment are greater than in urban settings. It is for these reasons that Mary Lanning, in partnership with many other communities across the central Nebraska, has chosen to prioritize and bolster the development of trauma services creating a seamless process from the accident site through rehabilitation.
For more information:
Heather Peterson RN, BSN – Trauma Coordinator
402-460-5828
Community Resources
- Safe Kids Nebraska
Unintentional, or "accidental" injury is the leading cause of death and injury among children under the age of 14. Safe Kids Nebraska is a network of local coalitions led by the state coalition working to prevent those injuries through grass-roots programs across the state. From car seat checkup, to water safety programs, bike rodeos, home safety programs and much more, local partners are working to make their communities safer.
https://www.safekidsnebraska.org/local-programs - SASA Crisis Center
SASA provides support, guidance and education to men, women and children to live a life free from domestic and sexual violence.
http://www.sasacenter.org/about.html - Crisis Line
For those individuals having a difficult time coping with their present situation and needing immediate emergency telephone counseling.
402-463-7711
