RNSH Hits Trauma Care Milestone Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH) has earned the highest possible distinction for trauma care in Australia and New Zealand: Level 1 Trauma Verification. The verification is part of a national program led by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) in collaboration with other medical disciplines. Independent reviewers assess all stages of trauma care at a facility—from pre-hospital response to rehabilitation—and identify strengths and areas for improvement. Achieving Level 1 confirms that RNSH delivers the most advanced care for critically injured patients while also leading in trauma research, education, and regional support. To mark this rare achievement, Chief Executive Anthony Schembri presented the trauma team with a framed copy of their RACS certificate. “This verification is really impressive,” he said. “Studies have shown that trauma services internationally that are verified have better morbidity and mortality outcomes so it’s good for patients, and it’s an honour to be acknowledged in this way.” The trauma team responded by gifting the CE a striking and difficult-to-capture aerial photograph of a trauma helicopter landing on RNSH’s helipad. Dr Geoff Healy, director of trauma services at RNSH, said the recognition under the Trauma Care Verification program had been a team effort. “We can be as passionate as possible about the things we do but without support from senior executive, we wouldn’t be able to achieve what we’ve achieved,” he said.
Chief Executive Anthony Schembri with the RNSH Trauma service team
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NSLHD NEWS | ISSUE 15| 22 AUGUST 2025
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