*THIS TRAINING IS OPEN TO ALL SUFFOLK COUNTY EMS PROVIDERS. The goal
of this Regional Trauma Advisory Committee (RTAC) Performance
Improvement Project (PIP) is to have a trauma surgeon present in the
trauma center during EMS handoff of the most critical trauma patients,
allowing closed-loop communication between providers and the trauma
team, thus reducing the loss of critical information and optimizing
patient safety in accordance with the American College of Surgeon
requirement for Trauma Centers.
EMS recognition of the CDC’s _2011 Guidelines for Field Triage of
the Injured Patient_ “Box 1&2” trauma patients and compliance
with the 15 minute pre-notification to trauma centers will result in
the trauma surgeon being present in the ED upon patient handoff.
Standardized bedside report at handoff from EMS providers to the
trauma team will enhance information exchange, minimize frequency and
impact of errors, expedite care and improve patient safety.
This collaborative regional inter-disciplinary performance improvement
project promotes clear communication, and effective coordination among
EMS and the regional trauma centers.
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