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5 ways to build communication skills for better trauma resuscitations – Trauma System News
Here’s a scenario that may seem all too familiar to many trauma and emergency nurses: On a “normal” busy afternoon, a truck pulls up to the front doors of the ED and a teenager runs in the waiting room yelling that his friend has accidentally shot himself. The triage nurse quickly grabs a wheelchair and […]
Complying with ACS Standard 5.29 – Trauma System News
When the ACS Committee on Trauma released the Grey Book in 2022, it included a brand-new requirement covering the mental health needs of injured patients. This paid content was developed by Trauma System News in cooperation with Optimal Healthcare Advisors. According to Standard 5.29, Level I and II trauma centers must have screening and referral […]
How to create a strong feedback loop between trauma and EMS – Trauma System News
Standard 7.10 from the American College of Surgeons (ACS) requires all verified trauma centers to have a process for providing feedback to emergency medical services (EMS) agencies. This paid content was developed by Trauma System News in cooperation with ImageTrend. Giving feedback to prehospital providers is an important part of the trauma performance improvement (PI) […]
2025 Erlanger Trauma Symposium scheduled for May – Trauma System News
The 2025 Erlanger Trauma & Surgical Critical Care Symposium will take place May 22-23, 2025, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Philip Stahel, MD, Chief Medical Officer, HCA Healthcare North Carolina Division “Our symposium is a two-day event featuring both didactic sessions and a hands-on skills component,” said Meredith Rippy, trauma research coordinator at Erlanger Health. “This year, […]
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. […]
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 […]