Trauma
When to use case review and when to use aggregate review in trauma PI
One of the biggest challenges in trauma performance improvement is the sheer volume of cases that need to go through the PI process. How can trauma programs ensure effective quality review without overburdening the PI coordinator, not to mention the TPM and the TMD? This paid content was developed by Trauma System News in cooperation […]
7 equipment recommendations for a successful trauma center video tour
Michael McGonigal, MD, Emeritus Director of Trauma Services, Regions Hospital (St. Paul, Minn.) I recently read the article entitled “Trauma Survey Notebook: ACS Level II reverification review in Colorado.” As a reviewer, I found the survey prep tips from Stephanie Vega to be very well thought out. In particular, I appreciated her recommendation for facilitating […]
CNTR is Hiring a Senior Research Nurse – Coalition for National Trauma Research
Job Title: Senior Research NurseReports To: Executive DirectorFLSA Status: Exempt Job SummaryResponsible for coordinating and managing complex, multi-site clinical trials and studies, providing expertise and oversight for data collecting, monitoring, and regulatory compliance. General Accountabilities Coordinate and manage multi-site clinical trials and studies, including all aspects of the pre-trial, enrollment, and close-out phases Manage interactions […]
CNTR Seeks Sites for Clinical Trial on Rapid Coverage of Exposed Bone and Tendon – Coalition for National Trauma Research
Aroa Biosurgery, in collaboration with the Coalition for National Trauma Research (CNTR), has initiated a groundbreaking pilot study evaluating the efficacy of combining the company’s Ovine Forestomach Matrix (OFM) grafts (Myriad MatrixTM) with conventional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) in patients suffering from traumatic soft tissue injuries. The study aims to determine whether this combined […]
Rural Patients & Caregivers Sought for PCOR Capacity-Building Project – Coalition for National Trauma Research
Dr. Marta McCrum, at the University of Utah, is actively recruiting rural patient survivors and family caregivers to participate in her PCORI-funded project, Building Capacity for PCOR/CER by Engaging Rural Trauma Survivors and Their Recovery Communities. These patients and caregivers, along with healthcare professionals and other stakeholders, are participating in a series of virtual community […]
Ask Your Representative to Co-Sponsor Legislation to Restore CDMRP Funding – Coalition for National Trauma Research
Representatives Andre Carson (D-IN) and Mike Levin (D-CA) are seeking co-sponsors on their bill to restore and increase funding for medical research that supports the health and care of our nation’s service members. The Medical Research for Our Troops Act aims to ensure that critical funding for Defense Health Agency research programs — including the […]
CNTR is Hiring a Part-time Controller – Coalition for National Trauma Research
Job Title: Part-Time ControllerReports To: Executive DirectorFLSA Status: Exempt Job SummaryResponsible for directing accounting functions, negotiating and managing financial agreements, and working with auditing and funding entities on periodic reviews. General Accountabilities Coordinate, plan, and report on the financial activities of the organization including accounting, budget, credit, insurance, tax, and treasury Conduct accounting, bookkeeping and […]
3 trauma quality projects from the 2025 Distinguished TCRN – Trauma System News
The winner of the 2025 Distinguished TCRN Award is Kristi Bonny, BSN, RN, CPHQ, TCRN, EMT-P, trauma clinician at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, a Level II trauma center in Plano, Texas. This annual award is presented by the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) to a Trauma Certified Registered Nurse who demonstrates exceptional […]
ACS Level II reverification review in Colorado – Trauma System News
“Trauma Survey Notebook” is a new article series that will take a close look at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) review process from the perspective of trauma program leaders who have recently undergone a site visit. The goals of this series are to identify the specific issues that review teams are focusing on, highlight […]
Anesthesiologists Propose Re-engagement in Trauma Anesthesia Research – Coalition for National Trauma Research
In the May 2025 issue of the ASA Monitor, a publication of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, a CNTR member organization, Tomas Drabek, MD, PhD, FASA, Justin Richard, MD, and Monica Vavilala, MD, argue that patients can benefit from more trauma anesthesia research. Areas in which anesthesiologists have deep knowledge include airway management, anesthetic techniques, […]