Join TQIP

Eligibility

To participate in TQIP, a center must be either ACS-Verified or state-designated as an Adult Level I, II or III trauma center, a Pediatric Level I or II trauma center, or be an “in process” trauma center. A center is considered “in process” if they meet one of the following criteria:

• Center has completed an application to schedule an ACS Verification or Consultation visit within the next 24 months
• Center has applied for trauma center designation at the state level (documentation must be provided)
• Center is provisionally designated as a Level I, II, or III trauma center by their state (documentation must be provided)

Eligible trauma centers interested in joining TQIP may start the application process at any time. TQIP follows a quarterly enrollment schedule to standardize participation across all centers with a unified billing cycle beginning each July 1. Enrollment deadlines occur on July 1, October 1, January 1, and April 1.

Learn more about eligibility requirements, enrollment timelines, and the application process by downloading the TQIP Enrollment Overview.

Application Steps

Step 1: Discuss TQIP Participation with Your Registry Vendor

Confirm that you have fully implemented the current version of the ACS National Trauma Data Standard Data Dictionary. Depending on your registry product being compatible, you may submit data to TQIP directly from your registry vendor’s product rather than through the Data Center. This automated process eliminates the need for manual uploads and allows for submissions outside a call-for-data window.

Step 2: Submit an ACS TQP Application

Step 3: Work with TQIP Staff to Complete the Required Enrollment Steps

This includes a signed Business Associate and Data Use Agreement (BA/DUA) with the American College of Surgeons, a signed TQIP Hospital Participation Agreement (HPA), and payment of the annual TQIP Participation fee. For more details regarding TQIP pricing, please log in to QPort.

Questions?

Visit the FAQ page or contact us at traumaquality@facs.org.