We have recently opened a can of worms here and I am wondering how other
institutions across the country activate the trauma team. Our current system is the triage nurse
informs the ED physician of an incoming patient, then he decides according to
our criteria if a trauma should be activated. In some circumstances, the physicians have taken a “wait and
see approach” to activation, wanting to see the patient themselves and not rely
on EMS triage decisions. I am
thinking that this could crucify us during a verification visit. The ED physicians do not want to give
this up. Any thoughts?
Brian J. Green
Trauma Program Manager
St. John Hospital and Medical Center
313 343 7309
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