American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma

The American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS COT) is a professional group dedicated to improving the care of trauma patients—those with serious injuries—through setting standards, developing treatment guidelines, and promoting comprehensive trauma systems. They work with hospitals, surgeons, and healthcare providers to ensure timely, effective, and coordinated emergency care, from the initial injury through recovery. Their goal is to reduce preventable deaths and disabilities caused by trauma by advancing best practices, education, and quality improvement initiatives across the United States.