Most trauma registrars learn their job from their coworkers. New hires may attend a few classes, but they are largely expected to learn the ropes from other registrars. The problem with this approach is that it perpetuates registry errors. This free guide from himagine solutions presents 3 practical strategies for giving trauma registrars accurate and effective…
Author: Robert Fojut
Trauma registries are key to improving trauma center performance and system outcomes. But is the underlying data reliable? Recently, investigators from several centers studied interhospital variability and accuracy in data coding and scoring by registrars. The results — published in the September issue of the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery — suggest that…
An innovative bleeding control system developed for the U.S. military has recently been approved for civilian use. The device — known as XStat — uses tiny injectable sponges to provide hemostatic pressure within wound cavities. The system is designed to stop severe bleeding in areas of the body that are difficult to compress or to…
In a surprising reversal, University of Chicago Medicine has announced that it will build a new adult Level I trauma center at its main Hyde Park campus. In September, UC unveiled a plan to develop a trauma center at Holy Cross Hospital in partnership with Sinai Health System. UC Medicine now intends to build the trauma…
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Most trauma programs operate at a loss due to inadequate reimbursement. But according to a leading trauma systems consultant, there are several underutilized sources of payment that can help trauma centers increase collections significantly. One of the most commonly overlooked sources is also among the easiest to access — financial settlements resulting from injury lawsuits.…
Do you have a “gut feeling” about what is causing performance problems in your trauma center? Most people start the PI process with a strong suspicion about which factors are leading to a poor outcome. The problem is that reliance on intuition can prevent a trauma team from making a full and careful evaluation of…
The U.S. healthcare system transitioned to ICD-10 on October 1, when Medicare began requiring all claims to use the new code set. This is a challenge for many trauma registrars who already face a significant backlog. Experts say the transition to ICD-10 could cut registrar productivity in half for several months. What can trauma registrars…
Sinai Health System and University of Chicago Medicine announced on September 10 that they will work together to establish an adult Level I trauma center on the south side of Chicago. The new center will fill a gap in trauma care for the city’s underserved neighborhoods. The announcement follows years of community protest over disparities…
Many trauma programs have trouble maintaining a concurrent trauma registry. One reason is the difficulty of recruiting a full team of trauma registrars. Another problem, however, is inefficiency. Poor software setup and other issues force registrars to spend time on tasks that do not add value. The registry team has less time for chart abstraction,…