In my last article, I showed how to use M and Z statistics to benchmark your trauma center’s outcomes. M and Z scores allow you to measure patient outcomes against a national comparison group, the Major Trauma Outcomes Study (MTOS). This article was developed by Trauma System News in cooperation with our advertiser, Pomphrey Consulting.However,…
Author: Michelle D. Pomphrey, MLT, RN, CSTR
The ACS Committee on Trauma requires all verified trauma centers to use a risk-adjusted benchmarking system to assess patient outcomes (CD 15–5). In addition, benchmarking is a required element of trauma PI loop closure (CD 16–2). This article was developed by Trauma System News in cooperation with our advertiser, Pomphrey Consulting.In my experience, the word…