Author: Robert Fojut

Many trauma program managers and directors are unsure how trauma fits in the new world of value-based care. How do industry leaders and third-party payers define value? What can trauma programs do to increase the value of the care they provide? Quinn McKenna, chief operating officer at University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics, addressed these and…

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To many trauma leaders, the state of Florida illustrates the challenges of building a strong regional trauma system in an environment of competing interests. Yet according to John H. Armstrong, MD, FACS, the Florida experience shows how trauma stakeholders can work together to find balanced solutions to shared challenges. Dr. Armstrong is the former Florida…

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Trauma programs depend on C-suite support for organizational and financial resources. That is why it is so important to understand the goals and priorities of hospital and health system executives. Three health system executives addressed this issue during a panel discussion at the 2016 Annual Conference of the Trauma Center Association of America (TCAA). The executives…

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How do you run a trauma performance improvement and patient safety (PIPS) program? Resources for the Optimal Care of the Injured Patient spells out detailed program requirements, and other resources provide a good theoretical framework for managing the PIPS process. But according to Michael McGonigal, MD, bridging the gap between theory and practice can be…

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Maintaining a full team of trauma physicians is harder than ever. The challenges include physician shortages, increasing service requirements and the growing problem of physician burnout. This free guide shows trauma program leaders how to: Find and evaluate strong trauma surgeon candidates Avoid the “red flags” that signal potential recruiting mistakes Make the case for additional trauma…

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Research shows that trauma care professionals are at high risk for burnout, post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health conditions. These conditions can negatively affect job performance, relationships and quality of life, and they raise the risk of substance abuse, depression and suicide. How can trauma providers maintain their mental health in an environment of…

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A Business Intelligence (BI) system is an information system that integrates data from across an organization to enable better decision-making. Most BI systems include performance dashboards with powerful reporting and analytic capabilities. But while BI dashboards are common in healthcare, they are almost unknown in trauma. Recently, however, a large Colorado healthcare system has developed…

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