Idaho TSE Facility Designations

A TSE designated center is a facility that has voluntarily applied for a TSE designation after meeting criteria in the current TSE Standards Manual set forth by the Idaho Time Sensitive Emergency System Council. A facility is approved for three years and must remain in compliance with the designation criteria and rules of the Idaho TSE System Council.

Facility Designation Levels

Level I Trauma CenterComprehensive trauma care and partnership with a medical school
Level II Trauma CenterComprehensive trauma care
Level III Trauma CenterEmergent trauma care with basic OR services
Level IV Trauma CenterEmergent trauma care; typically without basic OR services
Level V Trauma centerStabilization and transfer of trauma patients
  
Level I Stroke CenterComprehensive stroke center
LEVEL II+ STROKE CENTERPrimary stroke care plus mechanical thrombectomy capable
Level II Stroke CenterPrimary stroke care
Level III Stroke centerStabilization and transfer of stroke patients
  
LEVEL I+ STEMI CENTERComprehensive STEMI care plus cardiogenic shock capable
Level I STEMI CenterComprehensive STEMI care; able to perform PCI
Level ii stemi centerStabilization and transfer of STEMI patients
 

 

Map of Idaho with Public Health Districs outlined and TSE Designated Centers noted
TSE Designated Centers
Use our interactive GIS map to explore the various TSE designated centers, air medical stations, and the range between facilities and stations.
TSE Standards Manual 2025-1 Edition
View the current designation criteria.

TSE Designated Centers by Region

Region 1 North
FacilityTRAUMASTROKESTEMI
Benewah Community Hospital - Saint Maries

 

 

 

Bonner General Hospital - Sandpoint

Level IV

Level III

Level II

Boundary Community Hospital - Bonners Ferry

Level IV

Level III

Level II

Kootenai Health - Coeur d'Alene

Level II

Level II

Level I

Shoshone Medical Center - Kellogg

 

 

 

Post Falls ER & Hospital - Post Falls

 

 

 

* indicates pending application from facility

 

 

 

Region 2 North-Central
facilityTRAUMASTROKESTEMI
Clearwater Valley Health - Orofino

Level IV

Level III

Level II

Gritman Medical Center - Moscow

Level IV

 

 

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center - Lewiston

Level III

Level II

 

St. Mary's Health - Cottonwood

Level IV

Level III

Level II

Syringa General Hospital - Grangeville

Level IV

 

 

* indicates pending application from facility

 

 

 

Region 3 Southwest
Facility

TRAUMA

STROKESTEMI
Cascade Medical Center - Cascade

 

 

 

Saint Alphonsus Eagle Health Plaza - Eagle

 

 

Level II

Saint Alphonsus Nampa ER - 12th Ave

 

 

Level II

Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Nampa

Level III

Level II*

Level II

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center - Boise

Level II

Level I

Level I+

St. Luke's Elmore Medical Center - Mountain Home

 

 

 

St. Luke's Fruitland Medical Plaza - Fruitland

 

 

Level II

St. Luke's McCall Medical Center - McCall

Level IV

 

 

St. Luke's Meridian Medical Center - Meridian

Level IV*

Level II*

Level I

St. Luke's Nampa Medical Center - Nampa

Level IV

*

Level II

St. Luke's Regional Medical Center - Boise

Peds Level II

Level I

Level I

Valor Health - Emmett

*

 

 

Weiser Memorial Hospital - Weiser

 

 

 

West Valley Medical Center - Caldwell

Level III

Level II

 

* indicates pending application from facility

 

 

 

Region 4 South-Central
FacilityTRAUMASTROKESTEMI
Cassia Regional Hospital - Burley

Level IV

Level III

Level II

Minidoka Memorial Hospital - Rupert

 

*

Level II

North Canyon Medical Center - Gooding

 

 

 

St. Luke's Jerome Medical Center - Jerome

 

 

 

St. Luke's Magic Valley Regional Medical Center - Twin Falls

Level III

Level II

Level I

St. Luke's Wood River Medical Center - Ketchum

Level IV

 

 

* indicates pending application from facility

 

 

 

Region 5 Southeast
FacilityTRAUMASTROKESTEMI
Bear Lake Memorial Hospital - Montpelier

Level IV

 

 

Bingham Memorial Hospital - Blackfoot

Level IV

 

 

Caribou Memorial Hospital - Soda Springs

Level IV

 

Level II

Franklin County Medical Center - Preston

 

 

 

Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital - Malad City

Level IV

 

 

Portneuf Medical Center - Pocatello

Level II

Level II+

Level I*

Power County Hospital District - American Falls

 

 

 

* indicates pending application from facility

 

 

 

Region 6 East
FacilityTRAUMASTROKESTEMI
Challis Area Health Center - Challis

 

 

 

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center - Idaho Falls

Level II

Level II+

Level I

Idaho Falls Community Hospital - Idaho Falls

Level III

Level II

Level II

Lost Rivers Medical Center - Arco

Level IV

 

 

Madison Health - Rexburg

 

 

 

Salmon River Clinic - Stanley

 

 

 

Steele Memorial Medical Center - Salmon

Level IV

 

Level II

Teton Valley Health Care - Driggs

Level IV

Level III

Level II

* indicates pending application from facility

 

 

 

TSE Standards Manual

For your convenience, the current TSE Standards Manual has been broken down by subsection of each level's criteria.

Utilize the clarification documents for insight on what may be required/accepted for compliance of designation criteria.

If you have any questions about the criteria and/or clarification documents, contact the TSE Branch staff at tse@dhw.idaho.gov.

subsections
traumastrokestemi

Level I

Level I

Level I+

Level II

Level II+

Level I

Level III

Level II

Level II

Level IV

Level III

 

Level V

 

 

Tables Criteria

 

 

 

clarification documents

Trauma Clarification Document

Stroke Clarification Document

STEMI Clarification Document

 

Applications

Below are the TSE applications for facility designation. The Idaho TSE System has two ways to apply for a designation:
1. An abbreviated application for a facility with a current accredited body verification for trauma, stroke, or STEMI.
2. A full application for a facility currently NOT designated by another entity.

Refer to the current TSE Standards Manual on pages 7-13 for information on the application process, or reference the application the facility will be applying for. If you have any criteria and/or application questions, contact the TSE Branch staff at tse@dhw.idaho.gov.
 

APPLY ONLINE THROUGH IGEMS
- If using an accredited body verification (ACS, SCC, DNV, etc.) for any TSE designation level.
- Or, if renewing by state verification for Trauma Level IV-V, Stroke Level I-III, and STEMI Level I-II.
      Use the IGEMS User Guide 2025 to assist you through your online application process.
 
APPLY BY PAPER APPLICATION
- If you are a first-time applicant, or renewing for Trauma Level II-III.
initial applicationsrenewal applications

Level II Trauma 

Level I Stroke

Level I+ STEMI

Level II Trauma

Level III Trauma

Level II+ Stroke

Level I STEMI

Level III Trauma

Level IV Trauma

Level II Stroke

Level II STEMI

 

Level V Trauma

Level III Stroke

 

 

 

Other Resources

Trauma Activation Fee

The resources below were compiled to assist your facility in determining your trauma activation fee (068X.) If you have any trauma activation fee reimbursement questions, contact Program Manager Melissa Ball melissa.ball@dhw.idaho.gov.

Developing a Trauma Activation Fee Trauma Activation Codes FAQ CMS 068X (pg. 12)

 

PIPS Program

The purpose of a Process Improvement and Patient Safety (PIPS) program is to improve patient outcomes. Use the guide below to develop a PIPS program within your trauma program.

Developing a PIPS Program
Fee Schedule
designation typeDesignation Fee 3yrs/AnnualTSE site survey fee
Level I Trauma$45,000 / $15,000$3,000*
Level II Trauma$36,000 / $12,000$3,000*
Level III Trauma$24,000 / $8,000$3,000*
Level IV Trauma$12,000 / $4,000$1,500*
Level V Trauma$3,000 / $1,000$1,500
Level I & Level II Pediatric Trauma$36,000 / $12,000NA*
   
Level I Stroke$21,000 / $7,000$3,000*
Level II+ & Level II Stroke$12,000 / $4,000$3,000*
Level III Stroke$1,500 / $500$1,500
   
Level I+ & Level I STEMI$21,000 / $7,000$3,000*
Level II STEMI$1,500 / $500$1,500
* indicates fee is not applicable if using a national or acceptable state verification.

 

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