Methodist Midlothian Medical Center is proud to announce that it has been officially designated as a Level IV Trauma Center by the Texas Department of State Health Services. This significant achievement demonstrates the hospital’s unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality emergency and trauma care to the residents of Midlothian and its surrounding areas. As one of the state’s designated trauma centers, Methodist Midlothian now plays a critical role in the Texas trauma network, helping ensure that patients receive rapid, expert care when they need it most.
The Level IV Trauma designation is awarded to hospitals that meet the state’s strict set of criteria aimed at providing comprehensive trauma care. Methodist Midlothian has proved its capable of offering advanced trauma life support for seriously injured patients and, if necessary, stabilizing them for transfer to a higher-level trauma center. This new designation means that the hospital’s emergency department is not only equipped with essential resources but also staffed by highly skilled physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals who are trained to respond quickly and effectively in trauma situations.
Chief Nursing Officer Brooks Williams, MSN, RN, CENP, VP of Nursing at Methodist Midlothian, shared her excitement about this accomplishment: “Achieving Level IV Trauma Center designation is a significant milestone for our hospital and community. It reflects the hard work, dedication, and expertise of our trauma and emergency care teams, as well as our commitment to patient safety and quality care. This recognition reinforces our ability to deliver critical, immediate treatment and ensure the best possible outcomes for trauma patients within the community.”
This designation confirms that the hospital can provide 24-hour emergency services, ensuring that emergency physicians are always available, and that surgeons and specialists are on call to address critical situations.
Additionally, the hospital must engage in ongoing trauma education and quality improvement initiatives, while also maintaining strong collaboration with local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers to ensure seamless patient care and coordination. As part of its commitment to trauma prevention, Methodist Midlothian will continue to take an active role in educating the public about injury prevention and safety initiatives, further enhancing the health and well-being of the community.
The Level IV designation is an important step toward elevating the hospital’s trauma care services, ensuring that local residents have access to high-quality emergency care close to home. For patients facing serious injuries, this means faster access to stabilization, critical interventions, and, when necessary, rapid transfer to a higher-level facility. The recognition not only benefits the immediate community but strengthens the overall network of trauma care across Texas, ensuring that the state’s residents receive prompt, expert care in the event of traumatic injury.