Your doctors are world class. Really. From your front office, technicians and nurses you are well supported with the same standard the doctors practice. Clearly you are a team of professionals that care deeply and honor their oaths of duty.
Trauma Services
Designated as a regional trauma hospital by the South Dakota Department of Health, and verified as a Level II Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons, Monument Health Rapid City Hospital is the only facility of its kind in western South Dakota. A regional trauma center must meet several distinct requirements, including essential staff and equipment. Staff must be available in the emergency department, surgery, respiratory therapy, radiology, critical care, nursing, pastoral care and rehabilitation.
Advanced care includes:
-24-hour care with emergency medicine physicians and trauma-trained nursing staff
-Trauma care specialists, including:
-Trauma Surgeons
-Orthopedic Surgeons
-Brain and Spine Surgeons
-Hospitalists/Intensivists
-Interventional Radiologists
-Supporting services available 24/7: Anesthesiology, Lab, Pharmacy and Radiology
-A comprehensive, quality trauma program that helps patient from injury through rehabilitation, including services such as critical care, pastoral care, financial services and discharge planning/social work
-Coordination with EMS systems
-Community outreach that includes injury prevention education and legislative advocacy
- Stop the Bleed
- Don’t Thump Your Mellon
What is Trauma Center verification?
Trauma Center verification is an evaluation process done by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) to evaluate and improve trauma care. The ACS does not designate trauma centers; instead, it verifies the presence of the resources listed in Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient.
Monument Health Rapid City Hospital
353 Fairmont Boulevard, Rapid City, SD 57701
What People Are Saying
New to South Dakota and needed a primary care doctor. Easy to link my info within Mychart, and scheduled an appt. Had all my concerns addressed and was treated respectfully and in a very timely manner…..highly recommend Monument Health and their staff!
Excellent job on my knee surgery, excellent bed side manner, and patiently answered all of my questions.
