One of the keys to an effective trauma performance improvement (PI) program is thorough documentation. Detailed documentation helps reviewers verify that a trauma program adequately captures, investigates and resolves potential issues in quality and safety.
The PI forms available for download below were provided by Marco Bonta, MD, of TraumaConsulting.com. While trauma PI forms are widely available, these forms can serve as an example and starting point for any trauma leaders who want to fine-tune their PI program. The forms provide:
- Examples of a comprehensive approach to PI audit filters
- Nuanced “opportunity for improvement” language that is fair to physicians
- Wording suitable for both peer review and system-related issues
- Features for corrective action plans and action-oriented loop closure
- A Word document format that you can customize to your program’s needs
Click the links below to download these resources:
Trauma PI Level I Review Screening Form (Word Doc)
Trauma PI Adjudication Form (Word Doc)
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7 Comments
1. Trying to download your Trauma PO Level I Review Screening from but it is not opening?
2. Looking for an article that was previously posted in regards to NFTI.
Thanks for flagging this issue, Sheree. I will contact you directly about the form. Regarding the article you are looking for, Trauma System News has not published anything on NFTI. You may want to see this article from Michael McGonigal: https://thetraumapro.com/2019/07/09/nfti-a-nifty-tool-to-replace-the-cribari-grid/
I also attempted to download the PI forms, but links are not working
Sorry for your trouble, Candi. I will contact you separately with the file.
I would like to review these files but they will not download. Please send.
Dear Trauma News
Would you be so kind as to send the above PI forms to me as well please? I also cannot get the link to open. These would be very helpful!
Also, do you have any samples of documentation outlining shared roles and responsibilities of trauma surgeons and emergency medicine physicians for trauma resuscitation ACS 5.2?
Thank you so much!
Ruth, I will send you the forms directly by email.