Trauma Center Association of America

🏥 🚑 Calling All Emergency and Trauma Nurse Colleagues! 🚑 🏥 I am conducting research on Emergency and Trauma Nurse Readiness for Pre-Hospital Whole Blood Transfusions and need your valuable input. Please take a few minutes to complete the following survey and share this repost! Survey Link: https://lnkd.in/eMNgjvfq It takes less than 5 minutes! This past week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2025 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule, which includes proposed reimbursement for pre-hospital whole blood. This is incredibly exciting news! Recent research published by Levy, Grafinkel, May, et al., in the Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open (April 2024) highlights that as of March 2024, about 99% of EMS systems in the United States do not carry whole blood products. This proposal is a significant step forward and could lead to faster adoption of lifesaving pre-hospital whole blood treatment across the country. We would like to know if Emergency and Trauma Nurses are ready to receive pre-hospital patients receiving whole blood. Hospitals, States, and Regional Trauma Systems across the country have been striving to implement whole blood initiatives, particularly for emergency and trauma patients who need lifesaving pre-hospital whole blood for hemorrhagic shock. Studies have shown that treating both military and civilian patients in hemorrhagic shock with whole blood transfusions improves patient survival rates compared to those who receive blood component transfusions (Spinella PC et al., 2009; Nessen SC et al., 2013; Hazelton JP et al., 2022). Clinical data supports that rapid administration of whole blood in the prehospital setting can increase survival rates by up to 60% and decrease the need for additional blood products within the first 24 hours by 7% (Torres CM et al., 2023; Brill JB et al., 2022; Guyette FX et al., 2021). Help us understand Emergency and Trauma Nurses' readiness to receive pre-hospital whole blood patients by sharing your insights through this survey. https://lnkd.in/eMNgjvfq Thank you for your time and dedication to improving patient outcomes! #EmergencyNursing #TraumaNursing #PreHospitalCare #WholeBloodTransfusion #PatientSafety #NurseReadiness #TraumaCare #EMS #HealthcareInnovation

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New AskTraumaCare Survey: A TCAA member is developing a Trauma Finance Performance Improvement (PI) Committee and reviewing different methods for extracting trauma patients' data from their EMRs. Please note that it will close on July 19, 2024. Rest assured, your responses will be anonymous, and the results will be presented in aggregated form. https://lnkd.in/eKa5PQ7R

This webinar will focus on identifying clinical documentation and translating it into the AIS language. Participants will learn key concepts and terminology for accurate coding, including understanding words such as extra-articular, intimal tear, and joint surface. The session will also cover effective methods for acquiring the clinical documentation required for AIS coding. Online Educational Opportunities are a member-only benefit. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/em44mwe

Are you uncomfortable in front of a camera? Tune in on July 30th to learn how to feel more natural in front of the media. Cary Nabors will provide practical techniques and strategies for navigating media interviews effectively and how to handle difficult questions with poise and professionalism. You will also learn how to ensure all media and social media interactions accurately represent your organization and highlight your program, all while maintaining and enhancing your organization’s reputation. Online Educational Opportunities are a member-only benefit. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/em44mwe

In the realm of healthcare, adept communication skills are paramount, especially when faced with the task of delivering difficult news to patients. Although there may not always be a strict protocol for breaking bad news, the SPIKES protocol provides invaluable guidance. This model not only aids in effectively communicating challenging information to patients but also serves as a valuable framework for offering constructive feedback to students or peers. Join Anna Newcomb as she introduces the six-step SPIKES model, equipping you with a versatile tool to incorporate into your communication toolkit for future use when navigating sensitive conversations. Online Educational Opportunities are a member-only benefit. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/em44mwe

2024 Trauma University is now available on our online learning system! Focusing in on rural cases, Trauma U 2024 has been saved into 3 courses. Log in and find it now under the titles: 2024 Trauma University: Synergy: A Hemorrhagic Case Review 2024 Trauma University: This Little Piggy ... NOT! 2024 Trauma University: A Severe Pediatric Crush Injury with Limb Salvage learn.traumacenters.org

LAST HOURS TO PARTICIPATE! New AskTraumaCare Survey: The TCAA Pediatric Committee is interested in learning more about our trauma center's pediatric readiness assessment scores and what assistance the committee can provide to our hospital members. Please note that it will close on July 5, 2024. Rest assured, your responses will be anonymous, and the results will be presented in aggregated form. https://lnkd.in/e_7EbXAu

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Happy Independence Day, America! Reminder, the TCAA offices will be closed today in observance of the Independence Day federal holiday. Please celebrate safely. #TCAA #Independence Day