Frequently Asked Questions

Blood loss is a leading cause of death for trauma victims. Death from blood loss, especially from arm or leg wounds, has been identified as a potentially preventable cause of death. Immediate actions for life-threatening bleeding should be centered around the application of aggressive direct pressure while a public access trauma kit is retrieved. Striving to "earn" pressure points is a constant reminder to all that aggressive direct pressure may be required to help slow or stop bleeding while a Public Access Trauma Kit is retrieved.

No. However, it is recommended that communities striving to become "Bleed Safe" incorporate recognized trauma curriculum for the layperson, First Responders, and First Receivers.

Submit the online application form. Ensure that you include contact information such as email or phone number.

While there is no application fee, there are often costs associated with meeting the criteria to become a BleedSafe Community. Cost will vary depending on the community's size and needs (e.g. Trauma related training, equipment and Trauma Kit placement). A proper assessment of your community will determine the needs.

This is the recognition given to establishments that meet the following criteria:

• Submitted an application to receive free training and a Public Access Trauma Kit
• Minimum of 50% of employees trained in "recognized" trauma curriculum
• Completed a risk assessment form and discussed it with all employees
• Has a Public Access Trauma Kit on site. Must be in an area that is easily visible, and easily accessible to all
• Has notified surrounding businesses/tenants of the availability of the establishment's on-site Public Access Trauma Kit

Any municipality or community organization is eligible to apply for the BleedSafe designation. Applicants can be determined by geographic locations or organization size. Geographic locations are cities or townships. Organizational applicants are determined by campus size and average daily population.

The Hartford Consensus IV: A call for Increased National Resilience (published March 1, 2016).