List the characteristics of Trauma Center Designation - correct answer Outlined and developed at the state and local level
Varies from state to
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Requirements outlined through legislative or regulatory authority
List the characteristics of Trauma Center Verification - correct answer Overseen by the American College of Surgeons
Verifies commitment, readiness, resources, policies, patient care and performance improvement are in place.
What is the definition of level 5 Trauma Care? - correct answer Provides evaluation, stabilization and diagnostic capabilities and prepares patients for transfer to higher levels of care.
What are the level 5 Trauma Care criteria? - correct answer Basic ED facilities to implement ATLS protocols
Trauma nurses and physicians available upon patient arrival
After-hours activation protocols if facility not open 24-hours a day
May provide surgery and critical-care services if available
Has developed transfer agreements for patients requiring more comprehensive care a a level 1 through 3.
What is the definition of level 4 Trauma Care? - correct answer Provides evaluation, stabilization and diagnostic capabilities for injured patients before transferring to a higher level of care.
What are the level 4 Trauma Criteria? - correct answer Basic ED implement ATLS protocols and 24 hour laboratory coverage. Trauma nurses and doctors available on patient arrival.
May provide surgery and critical care services when available.
Transfer agreements with Level 1 or II.
Comprehensive quality assessment program.
Involved in prevention efforts and must have an active outreach program for its referring communities.
What is the definition of level 3 trauma care? - correct answer Ability to provide prompt assessment, resuscitation, surgery, intensive care and stabilization of injured patients and emergency operations.
What are the level 3 trauma criteria? - correct answer 24 hr immediate coverage by emergency medicine physicians, prompt availability of general surgeons and anesthesiologists.
Comprehensive quality assessment program.
Transfer agreements for patients needing level 1 or 2.
Provides back-up for rural or community hospitals.
Offers continuing education or nursing and allied health personnel or the trauma team.
Involved with prevention efforts and must have an active outreach program for its' referring communities.
What is the definition of level 2 trauma care? - correct answer Able to initiate definitive care for all injured patients.
What are the level 2 trauma criteria? - correct answer 24 hr immediate coverage by general surgeons as well as coverage by specialties.
Certain needs (cardiac surgery, hemodialysis, microvascular surgery) may be referred to level 1
Provides trauma prevention and continuing education programs to staff.
Incorporates a comprehensive quality assessment program.
What is the definition of level 1 trauma care? - correct answer Comprehensive regional resource central to the trauma system. Capable of providing total care for every aspect of injury from prevention through rehabilitation.
What are level 1 trauma criteria? - correct answer 24 hr in-house coverage by surgeons; prompt availability of specialties
Referral resource for nearby communities, provides leadership in prevention and public education to surrounding communities.
Provides continuing education to trauma team members.
Incorporates a comprehensive quality assessment program.
Operates an organized teaching and research effort to help direct new innovations in trauma care.
According to COBRA / EMTALA, what must accompany the patient upon transfer? - correct answer Signed certification of risks/benefits
Appropriate medical records, reports and consultation records (or copies)
According to _____, appropriate transportation with adequate life support equipment trained personnel on board (based on patient's condition) is required for transfer. - correct answer COBRA/EMTALA
What is the term for a process which seeks to improve the quality of care provided? - correct answer Process improvement
What are the three steps to process improvement? - correct answer 1. Identification of outcomes
2. Determining a plan to meet those outcomes
3. Measuring progress toward the outcomes
What is TRISS? - correct answer Trauma Injury Severity Score
How are patients selected for performance improvement? - correct answer Varies from institution to institution [Show Less]