The CALS Hospital Program was developed to honor rural hospitals and their communities for their commitment to quality rural emergency medical care. Below is information on the CALS Hospital Program and how your hospital can earn the CALS Hospital designation.
Benefits of becoming a CALS Hospital:
- Enhanced awareness within the community of your hospital’s commitment to excellence in emergency medical care; and visible documentation of that commitment in the form of a certificate.
- Increased visibility within your state and region
- Recognition of your providers, nurses and other clinical staff for their achievement in completing a CALS training program.
- Potential overlap with designation as a level III or IV trauma center (specific criteria apply – see application form)
- Future educational offerings designed for rural hospital and staff
- Membership in a community of like-minded institutions.
- Designation functions as a magnet for attracting and retaining the finest clinical staff.
Your hospital may already qualify for the CALS Hospital designation if it meets the equipment and training requirements. View the
application to learn more.