Caring for Behavioral Health Patients in the Emergency Department
Transitioning from state designation to ACS verification
A hospital executive’s guide to practical trauma center oversight
Paving the path to first-time ACS verification at a Level III trauma center
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Minimizing NFS code use to impact mortality outcomes in TQIP reports
Theresa Radeker shares how minimizing NFS code usage and ensuring high-quality data capture improve trauma patient outcomes.
Read more 7 strategies to deepen and enhance your TQIP report analysis
Angie Chisolm offers insight on how going beyond surface-level TQIP analysis is key to uncovering deeper and actionable insights.
Read more Whole blood versus component therapy in trauma resuscitation
Theresa Radeker examines how trauma centers can improve resuscitation outcomes with the right blood replacement approach.
Read more Implementing a trauma data quality plan using ACS Standard 6.1
Angie Chisolm outlines a roadmap to implement a robust data quality plan aligned with American College of Surgeons Standard 6.1.
Read more 5 essential steps for trauma centers to meet SBIRT standards
Theresa Radeker shares 5 key steps for trauma centers to meet SBIRT standards to ensure compliance and improve patient care quality.
Read more Elevating care with Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation
Bill Briggs highlights the role of Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation in advancing care for older adults in the ED.
Read more Caring for behavioral health patients in the emergency department
Bill Briggs shares strategies to safely and effectively care for behavioral health patients in the emergency department.
Read more Beyond compliance – nuances and challenges in ACS trauma standards
Angie Chisolm decodes complex ACS trauma standards and provides guidance on demonstrating compliance in a Trauma System News webinar.
Read more 10 key factors to guide your ACS trauma center verification decision
Theresa Radeker outlines 10 factors trauma centers should consider before moving from state designation to ACS verification
Read more Transitioning from state designation to ACS verification
Explore how Kona Community Hospital partnered with Optimal Healthcare Advisors to ensure readiness for ACS verification in 2025.
Read more Paving the path to ACS verification at a Level III trauma center
Discover how Optimal Healthcare Advisors helped a Level III trauma center prepare for the transition from state designation to ACS verification.
Read more Packaging and assembling rib spreaders for trauma procedures
Angie Chisolm explores methods to ensure team competency and readiness when sterilizing rib spreaders in emergent situations.
Read more Focusing on front end initiatives for ED performance improvement
Bill Briggs highlights the effectiveness of initiating emergency department process improvement projects from the front end.
Read more 3 strategies for effective loop closure in trauma performance improvement
Theresa Radeker discusses three pivotal strategies that enhance loop closure in trauma performance improvement initiatives.
Read more 5 coding and billing errors that reduce trauma center revenue
Angie Chisolm shares how trauma programs can drive hospital financial performance by optimizing coding and billing.
Read more Appropriately managing trauma patient upgrades and downgrades
Angie Chisolm examines ways to handle upgrades and downgrades during trauma team activations to avoid payment problems.
Read more Bridging healthcare leadership gaps with interim leaders
Bill Briggs explores how interim leadership ensures departmental stability and eases transition to permanent leadership.
Read more A TPM’s guide to mastering their first trauma site survey
Theresa Radeker outlines key steps to help trauma program managers ensure their first trauma site survey is a success.
Read more TQIP requirements for patient care and data quality
Angie Chisolm discusses leveraging TQIP data to drive continuous improvement in patient outcomes and data integrity.
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