3 System Support and
Development
Contents
Triage and Transfer
Introduction
Triage Model
Triage Destination and Transport Times
Overtriage
Triaging the Patient in an Immediately Life-Threatening Situation
Early Hospital Notification
Early Liaison and Interhospital Transfer to Major Trauma Services
Specialist Trauma Care
Triage and Transfer Guidelines
Consultation Process
Clinical Management
Trauma Teams: Recommendations
Role of Director of Trauma Services: Recommendations
Communications
Introduction
Principles
Retrieval and Transfer
Introduction
Principles
Current and Projected Demand
Coordination and Communication
Regional Retrieval Services
Data
Education and Promotion of the Role of Retrieval Services
Medical Staffing Models
Transport Platforms and Equipment
Process
Quality Management
Introduction
Clinical Monitoring
Quality Enhancement
System Performance and Enhancement
Education and Training
Introduction
System Guidelines
Medical Education
Nursing Education
Prehospital Care Providers
Continuing Education and Professional Recertification
Rural Education
Public Education and Injury Prevention
Research, Service and Technology Developments
Introduction
Research
Service and Technology Developments
Funding
Introduction
Current Purchasing Strategies and Payment Approach
Resource Requirements
Future System Funding
Inpatients Payments and Casemix Funding - Options
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