Psychological Trauma
6 spinal cord injuries and emergencies that trauma nurses should understand – Trauma System News
The Trauma Nursing column is produced in partnership with the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN®), developer of the Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN®) certification. A “complete” spinal cord injury occurs when both motor and sensory functions are absent below the level of the injury. However, trauma patients can also suffer several “incomplete” spinal […]
How to automate the identification of trauma registry patients – Trauma System News
Every trauma program needs a process for identifying patients who meet trauma registry inclusion criteria. This typically involves manually combing several electronic and paper information sources to match patient records with activation data. The process is not only time-consuming for staff, it does not reliably identify all registry-eligible trauma patients. Recently, trauma program leaders at […]
13 tips for leadership teams of any size – Trauma System News
The more you know about the trauma survey process, the better able you will be to prepare for a successful review. At the recent Virtual Summit for Level III, IV & V Trauma Centers, a pair of trauma leaders looked at the survey process from two different points of view. The trauma program leadership perspective […]
Finding and Fixing the Root Causes of Pressure Injuries and Other Hospital-Acquired Complications – Trauma System News
Trauma patients, especially those who experience prolonged hospitalization, can be vulnerable to pressure injuries and other hospital-acquired complications (HACs). The challenge for trauma program leaders is that it can be difficult to identify the root causes of high complication rates. Even when the underlying issues are known, implementing effective solutions is often an uphill battle. […]
Hannah’s Story – Australasian Birth Trauma Association
Content warning: This birth story discusses trauma. Topics discussed include severe tearing, sexual assault, PTSD, lack of trauma-informed care, and mental health struggles. If you are seeking support for your birth trauma, we have downloadable resources here or you can join one of our free Peer2Peer Support programs. It is unfortunate that sometimes in life we can […]
The Election Trauma Response – Beating Trauma
My past few days have been filled with the same conversations many people are having. It doesn’t matter if you live in the United States. You were probably watching what was happening in America. Our elections have an impact on the world, and I’ll be honest, this one might have been the most significant so […]
Trauma Community Begins to Define the Ideal Future of Clinical Guidance – Coalition for National Trauma Research
The Design for Implementation: The Future of Trauma Research and Clinical Guidance series kicked off at the American College of Surgeons in Chicago February 21-22, 2024. An ambitious effort partially funded with a grant from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), the three-year series aims to redesign how trauma clinical guidance is developed […]
BCEN’s Michael Dexter wins national learning leadership award – Trauma System News
The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) has announced that Michael Dexter has been awarded a “Best Learning Leader” Gold Medal by the Brandon Hall Group as part of its 2024 HCM Excellence Awards in the Learning and Development area. Michael Dexter, MSN, RN, CNL, CEN, CFRN, CPEN, CTRN, TCRN, CCRN, EMT Dexter is […]
7 hemorrhage management tactics that trauma nurses should understand – Trauma System News
Uncontrolled bleeding is one of the main contributors to mortality following traumatic injury. While controlling the source of bleeding is crucial, other strategies are often important for ensuring a positive patient outcome. Trauma and emergency nurses should understand these strategies and how they are used to manage traumatic bleeding. 1. Identifying hidden bleeds with point-of-care […]
What is the best way to train someone who is completely new to trauma registry? – Trauma System News
The best way to train a new trauma registrar is to use a tiered approach that gradually introduces the core competencies of registry work. 1. Introduce basic concepts This article was featured in the 2024 Trauma Registry & Data Management Special Report Initial training should focus on acquainting the registrar with basic tools and concepts. […]