Shock Trauma Mission Vision and Mandate

Mission

A multidisciplinary clinical, educational and research institution dedicated to world class standards in the prevention and management of critical injury and illness and its consequences.

Vision

Maryland's Premier Adult Trauma & Critical Care Resource Global Innovator in Critical Illness, Injury & Trauma Systems Development

• Clinical Excellence
• Advanced Medical Research & Education
• Organizational Excellence
• Health Care Policy & Reform

World Class Trauma and Critical Care Standards: Patient Care, Science & Leadership

Mandate

"The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center is the core element of the state's emergency medical system and shall continue to serve as the state's primary adult trauma clinical resource center." - (H.B. #1222, 1993)