Trauma Responsive Care

The Trauma Responsive Care (TRC) in Emergency Departments (EDs) training supports ED leaders and teams in creating safer, more supportive environments for patients and staff. This training is delivered by an expert team that includes two clinician educators and a peer-support specialist.

This initiative helps hospitals respond more effectively to the growing complexity of patient needs while also supporting the workforce delivering care in a stressful environment.

Resources and reports related to Trauma Responsive Care can be found below.

Trauma Responsive Care in Emergency Departments Toolkit

This toolkit offers practical strategies and resources to support trauma-responsive care in the emergency department setting, with a focus on creating safe, supportive environments for both patients and staff.

Download the Toolkit

Trauma Responsive Care:

Organization Assessment of Vermont Hospitals

This report summarizes strengths and opportunities for improvement related to trauma-responsive care in emergency departments and is based on a 2025 assessment of 14 Vermont hospitals.

View the Assessment

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More Resources:

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Medicare Beneficiary Quality Improvement Program (MBQIP)

August 22, 2025

2025 Core Measure Set guide

Addressing Food Insecurity: Strategies, Stories & Solutions

July 18, 2025

The Addressing Food Insecurity: Strategies, Stories & Solutions session explored how healthcare settings can identify and respond to food insecurity through practical strategies, partnerships, and patient-centered solutions. It featured Rayna Andrews, nationally recognized food justice advocate and author, alongside Vermont hospital leaders who shared on-the-ground stories and implementation lessons. The session recording and linked resources are available below to support continued learning and action. Feedback from participants: “What I found most valuable was learning about addressing food insecurity and nutrition insecurity and the impact of this within the communities we serve and how to consider this within the work we are already doing.” “Rayna’s knowledge on the topic was excellent.” “I was made aware of how food insecurity can affect many populations and how we can help resolve the issues.”