According to the Orange Book, trauma centers must have mechanisms for identifying events for review by the performance improvement (PI) program. How can you demonstrate…
Performance improvement is a key part of every trauma program. But according to David Kashmer, MD, MBA, many trauma teams fail to make effective use…
Loop closure is a key element of trauma performance improvement (PI). Failure to document it adequately results in one of the most frequent deficiencies issued…
How do you run a trauma performance improvement and patient safety (PIPS) program? Resources for the Optimal Care of the Injured Patient spells out detailed…
Do you have a “gut feeling” about what is causing performance problems in your trauma center? Most people start the PI process with a strong…
Many healthcare leaders look to Toyota and other world-class manufacturers for ideas on how to improve quality. But few healthcare organizations have adopted one of…