Siena Level III Trauma Center

What is a Trauma Center?

The Siena Hospital Trauma Center opened in August 2005 and has treated more than 23,000 trauma patients. Trauma Centers must meet the essential criteria that ensure trauma care capability and institutional performance, as outlined by the American College of Surgeons’ Committee on Trauma. 

As a Level III Trauma Center, the Siena Hospital has demonstrated the ability to provide prompt assessment and treatment such as emergency surgery, resuscitation, intensive care, and stabilization of injured patients in Henderson, Las Vegas and the surrounding areas. 

Elements of Level III Trauma Centers Include:

• 24-hour immediate coverage by emergency medicine physicians, trauma surgeons and anesthesiologists. 
• Incorporates a comprehensive quality assessment program.
• Has developed transfer agreements for patients requiring more comprehensive care at a Level I or Level II Trauma Center. 
• Provides back-up care for rural and community hospitals.
• Offers continued education of the nursing and allied health personnel or the trauma team. 
• Involved with prevention efforts and must have an active outreach program for its referring communities. 

Our Trauma Center is equipped with advanced technology and dedicated trauma operating rooms. As Siena Hospital has a dedicated Children’s ER, our Trauma Center is well equipped to treat injured pediatric patients.

The trauma program at Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican, Siena Campus is under the medical staff leadership of Dr. Sean Dort, MD, FACS, board certified general surgeon.

Who needs trauma care?

Trauma is an injury caused by external force applied to the body, such as car crashes, violent acts such as shootings and stabbings, and major falls. Major trauma is life threatening or potentially life threatening injury and is the leading cause of death and disability for people under age 44. The time from injury to highly specialized trauma hospital care is critical in saving lives and decreasing disabilities. Trauma Centers provide the level of care that can make the difference between life and death.

Trauma Care Team

The trauma program at Dignity Health - St. Rose Dominican, Siena Campus is under the medical staff leadership of Dr. Sean Dort, M.D., FACS, board-certified general surgeon. Siena Hospital's Trauma program has been led by Dr. Dort since the program's inception in 2005. 

Our trauma care team coordinates with EMS responders to provide critical care around the clock in Las Vegas, Henderson and the surrounding areas. Our trauma care team includes: 

• Trauma critical care/acute care surgeons
• Emergency doctors and nurses
• OR staff availability 24/7
• Orthopedic surgeons
• Subspecialty surgeons
• Pediatric emergency physicians and nurses
• Trauma administrative staff