Parkland’s Burn Center Earns Re-Verification
Nearly three decades of national recognition for quality burn care
Parkland Health’s Burn Center has once again been re-verified as both an adult and pediatric burn center by the American Burn Association (ABA) and the Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). This honor recognizes Parkland’s continued dedication to providing the highest quality of care for burn patients. Parkland has maintained verified status since 1996.
To achieve verification, burn centers must meet rigorous standards that demonstrate their ability to deliver comprehensive care, from emergency response and acute treatment through rehabilitation. The ACS and ABA commended Parkland for its “commitment to excellence and dedication to providing quality burn care.”
In addition, Parkland recently earned verification of its Burn Fellowship Program, making it one of only 11 centers in the nation with this distinction. According to the ABA, “the purpose of the verified Burn Fellowship Program is to promote consistent training in support of high-quality burn care.” This recognition reflects Parkland’s role not only in treating patients, but also in training the next generation of burn specialists.
For more than 50 years, Parkland’s burn specialists have advanced the science of burn treatment while educating future healthcare providers. Today, the team treats all types of burns – no matter how severe or complex – while also leading research that drives innovation in patient care.
“This recognition highlights the dedication of our nurses, physicians and staff who provide exceptional care for patients every day,” said Kathy Doherty, MSN, RN, Parkland’s Vice President of Surgical Services. “This achievement reaffirms our team’s place among the best in the nation and underscores our commitment to caring for the community we serve.”
Burn care at Parkland extends well beyond the hospital. Rehabilitation experts begin recovery efforts early, outreach staff help young survivors reintegrate into school and for more than 30 years Parkland has hosted Camp I-Thonka-Chi, a no-cost, week-long camp that helps children with burn injuries build strength and confidence alongside their peers with similar experiences.
Established in 1962, Parkland’s Burn Center is the second-largest civilian burn center in the U.S., treating more than 2,200 patients annually. Serving North Texas and surrounding communities, it remains one of only 80 verified burn centers in North America, offering the full spectrum of burn care, from emergency treatment and intensive care to long-term rehabilitation.
For more information about Parkland services, visit www.parklandhealth.org.
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