NURSING ROLE INNOVATIONS - IMPROVED OUTCOMES IN A TRAUMA CENTER

Trauma systems operate on the principle that people with severe injuri es require special medical capabilities if they are to have their best chance of recovery. However, optimal trauma care is threatened by the problems of inadequate financial reimbursement. This threatens the ab ility to deliver trauma patient care, A variety of strategies is neces sary to continue to provide care. Two specific nursing role innovation s provide the opportunity to improve the ability to provide coordinate d, efficient, and cost-effective quality care.