Corrective action plans are a key element of trauma performance improvement (PI). Ideally, the first corrective action plan developed leads to a complete resolution of the PI event. In reality, the initial plan often requires some major revision to achieve the desired outcome. Corrective action plans are written with good intentions. We believe they will…
Trauma Nursing Q&A is produced in partnership with the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN®), developer of the Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN®) certification.Approximately…
Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin, Illinois, has lost its state designation as a Level II trauma center because of inadequate anesthesiology coverage. The status change…
Severely injured patients have a better chance of survival than ever before — if they make it to a trauma center. However, a significant percentage…
If you are concerned that your PI efforts are falling behind, the main thing to do right now is take a deep breath and refocus on what is most important. Below, I explain several strategies for streamlining your PI efforts.