Arch Surg Chicago
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To identify the criteria deficiencies found during peer consultation of hospitals and the relationship to subsequent verification. ⋯ American College of Surgeons consultation assists hospitals to identify their trauma center capability and appears to improve their ability to pass subsequent trauma center verification. Most criteria deficiencies are correctable. Lack of commitment by the surgeons or hospital is difficult to correct. There is an inverse relationship between the number of deficiencies and subsequent verification.